Citrus Mint Refresher: A Zesty Stove-Top Snack

Ingredients

- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- 3 large oranges, juiced (about 1 1/2 cups of juice)
- 2 large lemons, juiced (about 1/2 cup of juice)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

Instructions

1. Prepare Citrus Juice Mix
- Begin by juicing the oranges and lemons to yield approximately 2 cups of combined juice. Set aside.

2. Create Simple Syrup
- On the stove, pour 2 cups of water into a medium-sized saucepan.
- Add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the water.
- Turn the heat to medium and gently stir until the sugar is completely dissolved, forming a simple syrup. This should take approximately 5 minutes.

3. Infuse with Mint
- Reduce the heat to low and add the finely chopped fresh mint leaves to the syrup.
- Allow the mint to steep in the syrup for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will infuse the syrup with a refreshing minty flavor.

4. Combine Citrus and Mint Syrup
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool slightly.
- Stir in the freshly squeezed orange and lemon juice. Mix well until all components are thoroughly combined.

5. Final Chill
- Pour the mixture into a serving jug or pitcher.
- Allow the citrus mint refresher to cool completely in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

6. Serve and Enjoy
- Before serving, stir the drink to redistribute any settled ingredients.
- Pour into glasses, optionally filled with ice, and garnish with fresh mint leaves or an orange slice on the glass rim.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes

- Cooking Time: PT10M
10 minutes

Total Time

- PT1H25M
1 hour and 25 minutes

Type of Dish

- Snack

Keywords

- Citrus
- Mint
- Refreshing
- Drink
- Cold
- Fruity
- Summer
- Non-Alcoholic
- Easy
- Quick

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total: 600 calories

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