Orchard Calm Herbal Citrus Elixir Recipe
A refreshing herbal citrus beverage infused with chamomile, lemon verbena, and mint, perfect for cooling down on a warm day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup honey or agave syrup
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon dried chamomile flowers
- 1 tablespoon dried lemon verbena
- 1 tablespoon dried mint leaves
- 1 piece zest of orange
- 1 piece zest of lemon
- to taste fresh mint leaves for garnish
- as needed ice cubes
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and add the dried chamomile flowers, lemon verbena, and mint leaves.
- Stir gently, cover with a lid, and steep for 10-15 minutes.
- Strain the herbal infusion through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher.
- Add the freshly squeezed orange juice, lemon juice, honey, and zests to the pitcher.
- Stir thoroughly until the honey is completely dissolved.
- Chill the elixir in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve over ice cubes in glasses.
- Garnish each glass with fresh mint leaves.
Notes
Chill the elixir for a more refreshing experience.