Orange Mint Twist

Name: Orange Mint Twist
Prep time: 15

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5.0 out of 5 stars (based on 19 reviews)

15 min prep

6 servings

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5 ingredients

Nothing is better than the refreshing tang of oranges. For this mock-tail recipe, try juicing your own oranges if time permits. The mint and honey combine beautifully and the sparkling water adds carbonation to make...

3 cups orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
12 mint leaves
1 cup sparkling water
1 orange, thinly sliced

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

87 cals

Fat

0 g

Carbohydrates

21 g

Sugar

18 g

Fiber

1 g

Protein

1 g

Sodium

7 mg

Directions

In a pitcher, combine the orange juice and honey and mix until well incorporated.
Add 8 mint leaves to the juice, crush the mint with a spoon and stir to infuse the flavor into the juice. Remove the leaves.
Pour the sparkling water into the pitcher.
Pour into glasses and garnish with mint and orange slices.

Chef Tips

Adding water to OJ makes it much less sugary and, if your mouth or throat are sore, makes it much less acidic.

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Orange Mint Twist