ORANGE JUICE, GINGER & MINT SODAS
INGREDIENTS
2 oranges or four tangerines 1 - 1/2 cups demerara[raw] sugar 1 - 1/2 cups water 8 1-inch pieces ginger 1 bunch fresh mint 1 liter club soda Crushed ice METHOD Use a vegetable peeler to peel rind from oranges in thin pieces, taking care not to get white pith on rind. Cut oranges in half and squeeze juice into a three-quart saucepan. medium-high heat and bring to the boil, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium. Add orange rind, ginger, and mint; simmer for five minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Strain syrup, discarding solids. Store in a tightly sealed jar in the refrigerator for up one week. Add sugar and water to saucepan and place over To make sodas, fill a glass halfway with crushed ice. Add 1/4 cup of orange-ginger-mint syrup to glass and top off with club soda. If desired, add a splash of orange-flavoured vodka or spiced rum to glass before topping with club soda. Garnish with thin slice of orange and a couple of mint leaves.
Whether enjoyed simply with soda water or
enhanced with a touch of rum or bourbon, this drink will keep you cool all season long.
APRIL 25 / OTM / 12 APRIL 25 / OTM / 12
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