Citrus-Mint Drink
Start the holiday on a merry note with this refreshing sipper.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
5 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
Makes eight 4-ounce servings.
Ingredients
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1 cup snipped fresh mint leaves
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2 cups water
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2/3 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon shredded orange peel
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2 cups orange juice
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2/3 cup lemon juice
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Cracked ice
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Fresh mint sprigs (optional)
Directions
1.
Place mint leaves in a medium bowl. Bring water and sugar to boiling in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat; pour over mint leaves. Stir in orange peel, orange juice, and lemon juice. Cover; let stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Strain. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours. Serve over ice. If desired, garnish with mint sprigs. Makes eight 4-ounce servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 98, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 3 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 4%, Vitamin C 79%, Calcium 2%, Iron 11%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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