Citrus mint julep
2
Points®
Total time: 45 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 5 min • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy
This drink has maximum zing as you allow the flavours of the citrusy strips to infuse into the juice.
Ingredients
Lime(s)
1 medium
Lemon(s)
1 medium
Orange(s)
1 medium
Caster sugar
2 tbs
Fresh mint
½ cup(s)
Freshly squeezed orange juice
1 cup(s), 250ml
Lemon juice
2 tbs
Natural mineral water
1 glass(es), To serve
Instructions
1
Using a vegetable peeler, peel wide strips of rind from the lime, lemon and orange. Place the citrus rind, sugar and 2/3 cup (160ml) of water in a small saucepan. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Simmer until the syrup is reduced by half.
2
Place the mint leaves, orange juice and lemon juice in a large jug. Stir in the sugar syrup and citrus strips and set aside for 30 minutes to develop the flavour.
3
Place ice cubes in six tall glasses. Pour in the citrus mixture and top up with mineral water.
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