Description
Refreshing Tangerine Lemonade with Fresh Herbs is the ultimate thirst-quencher for hot summer days. This vibrant drink combines the zesty sweetness of ripe tangerines and lemons with aromatic fresh herbs, creating a harmonious blend that delights the senses. Perfect for barbecues or lazy afternoons, this lemonade will impress your guests and elevate any gathering. With its visually stunning colors and invigorating flavors, it’s an easy-to-make beverage that promises to bring sunshine to every sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh tangerine juice (about 4–5 tangerines)
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups cold filtered water
- 1/2 cup fresh mint or basil leaves
- Ice cubes (for serving)
Instructions
- Juice the tangerines and lemons until you have about two cups of combined juice.
- In a large pitcher, mix the freshly squeezed juices with honey or agave syrup until completely dissolved.
- Pour in four cups of cold filtered water and stir well; adjust according to your preferred strength.
- Add fresh mint or basil leaves to the mixture and let it infuse for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve over ice cubes, garnished with extra herb sprigs or lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg