Meadow Citrus Comfort Drink Recipe for Refreshing Sips
A refreshing and vibrant drink made with freshly squeezed citrus juices, honey, and mint, perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
- 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ cup honey
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger finely grated
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 piece lemon zest
- 1 piece orange zest
- ice cubes
- thin slices of lemon and orange for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed orange juice and lemon juice, stirring gently to mix.
- Gradually add the honey to the mixture, stirring until it is completely dissolved.
- Pour in the water and stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Incorporate the grated ginger, fresh mint leaves, and the zests of both the lemon and orange into the pitcher, mixing thoroughly.
- Allow the mixture to rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes to blend the flavors.
- After resting, strain the drink through a fine mesh sieve into another pitcher to remove the ginger and mint leaves.
- Serve the refreshing drink over ice cubes in tall glasses, garnishing each with slices of lemon and orange, along with a sprig of fresh mint.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute honey with agave syrup.