Description
Refreshing Tangerine Lemonade with Fresh Herbs is a delightful summer drink that combines the sweet-tart flavors of freshly squeezed tangerines and lemons, infused with aromatic herbs. Perfect for gatherings or lazy afternoons, this invigorating beverage is both simple to make and visually stunning. Each sip transports you to a sun-soaked paradise, leaving your guests impressed and craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh tangerine juice (approx. 6–8 tangerines)
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (approx. 2–3 lemons)
- 4 cups filtered water
- 1/4 cup honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint or basil leaves
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Juice the tangerines and lemons until you have about 1 cup of tangerine juice and 1/2 cup of lemon juice. Strain if desired.
- In a pitcher, combine the citrus juices, filtered water, and honey or sugar. Stir until dissolved.
- Add fresh mint or basil to the pitcher. Gently muddle with a wooden spoon to release the herb oils.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve over ice cubes or frozen fruit, garnishing with additional herbs or citrus slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approximately 240mL)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg