Orange-Lemon Mint Fizz
A refreshing, lightly sweetened drink with orange juice, lemon, and fresh mint—perfect as a festive, soda-free alternative. Bright, crisp, and herbaceous.
- Time
- 15 min
- Serving
- 136 kcal
- Ingredients
- ≈ $0.74
- Protein
- 2 g
Ingredients
- 1 Mandarins≈ $3.00 per kg 170 g
- 2 Lemon≈ $4.70 per kg 18 g
- 3 Honey 12 g
- 4 Fresh mintpack 30 g ≈ $2.20 2 g
Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.
Method
Peel the oranges and hand-squeeze the juice through a fine-mesh strainer (or use a juicer).
Squeeze the lemon2, mix with the orange juice, and stir in the honey until dissolved.
Crush the mint leaves in your palms, then add to the pitcher.
Top with chilled water to taste and stir well.
Chill for 10 minutes, then pour into glasses and serve.
Tips
- Why it works
- Peel the mandarins so the drink isn't bitter or too tart. Add the lemon juice right away so it doesn't oxidize and lose its acidity.
- Substitutions
- Replace the honey with sugar (12 g) or sugar beet syrup (10 g). Use lemon balm (2 g) instead of mint for a sweeter taste.
- Common mistakes
- If you don't mix the lemon juice with the honey right away, the drink may turn cloudy or slightly bitter. You'll notice cloudiness or an unpleasant aftertaste.
- Storing and reheating
- Keep in the fridge for no more than 2 days. Stir and chill before serving. Don't freeze.
- Serve with
- Serve with light snacks at the festive table or as a refreshing drink with fruit and cheese.
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