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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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This minted orange-lemon fizz offers a refreshing break from hot summer days. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh mint sprigs for a gourmet beverage. Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups water |
2/3 cup sugar |
1/2 cup tightly packed mint leaves |
1 tablespoon grated orange rind |
3/4 cup unsweetened orange juice |
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice |
2 cups lemon-flavored sparkling water, chilled |
fresh mint sprigs (optional) |
Directions:
1. Combine 1 1/4 cups water and sugar in a small saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, and let cool completely.
2. Combine sugar mixture, 1/2 cup mint leaves, and next 3 ingredients. Cover and chill.
3. Pour mixture through a wire-mesh strainer into a pitcher, discarding mint and orange rind. Just before serving, stir in sparkling water. Serve over ice. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs, if desired.
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