Description
Escape the heat with this vibrant and refreshing tangerine lemonade, infused with aromatic herbs. Perfect for summer gatherings or a relaxing afternoon, each sip bursts with sweet-tart citrus flavor complemented by fresh mint or basil. This easy-to-make drink not only quenches your thirst but also adds a delightful twist to your warm-weather entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh tangerine juice (about 6–8 tangerines)
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 4 cups filtered water
- 1 cup fresh mint or basil leaves
- ¼ cup honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Wash and juice the tangerines until you have 1 cup of juice.
- Combine tangerine juice, lemon juice, and water in a large pitcher; stir well.
- Add the fresh herbs and muddle gently to release their oils.
- Sweeten with honey or sugar, stirring until dissolved.
- Serve over ice, garnished with herb sprigs or tangerine slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg