Best Orange Mint Drink Recipes

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MINT TEA PUNCH



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Tea, mint, sugar, orange and lemon juices make this a quick and easy, refreshingly delicious drink on a hot summer's day, given to me by a true Southern lady. Goes great with Cajun or spicy foods too. Every time I serve this someone asks me for the recipe!

Provided by Mc Coy

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Tea     Iced Tea Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups boiling water
12 sprigs fresh mint
4 tea bags
1 cup white sugar
1 cup orange juice
ΒΌ cup lemon juice
5 cups cold water
3 orange slices for garnish
3 lemon slices for garnish

Steps:

  • Place the tea bags and mint sprigs into a large pitcher. Pour boiling water over them, and allow to steep for about 8 minutes. Remove and discard the tea bags and mint leaves, squeezing out excess liquid. Stir in sugar until dissolved, then stir in the orange juice and lemon juice. Pour in the cold water. Serve over ice cubes, garnished with orange or lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 6.2 mg, Sugar 22.6 g

ORANGE-MINT DRINK



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This is a wonderful Southern nonalcoholic drink. The recipe comes from Angeles Parlange's mother, who likes to serve it as an alternative to a mint julep.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 cups water
2 cups sugar
2 cups mint leaves
Juice of 7 lemons (about 1 1/2 cups), plus 1 lemon reserved for zest
Juice of 3 oranges (about 3/4 cup), plus 1 orange reserved for zest
Crushed ice
Seltzer water (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Stir until sugar dissolves. Turn off heat.
  • Crush mint leaves in a large bowl with mallet or spoon. Add to saucepan. Add lemon juice, orange juice, lemon zest, and orange zest to saucepan. Stir to combine.
  • Pass mixture through fine strainer, discard solids. Fill glasses with crushed ice and 3/4 full with strained mixture. Top with seltzer to cut sweetness (optional).

ORANGE MOJITO



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     beverage

Time 4m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 orange, cut into 3 wedges
1/2 lime, cut into 3 wedges
2 teaspoons sugar
1 or 2 sprigs fresh mint
2 1/2 ounces white rum
1 cup crushed ice

Steps:

  • Put the oranges, limes, sugar, and mint in a large rocks glass. Muddle the leaves and citrus by pressing them with a pestle or a wooden spoon until juicy and fragrant. Add the rum and ice. Cover with a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously, or stir, until combined and chilled, about 30 seconds. (In general, by the time the shaker mists up the drink is ready.) Serve.

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