Orange,Tangerine Mint Julep

Rita~'s Note:

If you want an intoxicating drink You can add the booze! Or leave it out! Minty Refreshing either way! A twist on the mint julep!

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• ½ quart fresh orange juice
• ½ quart fresh tangerine juice
• 6 limes, juice of
• 1 cup fine sugar
• ½ cup fresh mint leaves , chopped
• 2 cups club soda
• 8 sprigs fresh mint
• 16 fluid ounces of chilled vodka or 16 fluid ounces premium Bourbon , 2 fl.oz. per glass (if you want it with a kick) (optional)
• lots of crushed ice

Directions:

1. Mix the orange, tangerine and lime juice, sugar, and chopped mint in a glass jar with lid.
2. Shake to dissolve sugar then chill 2 hours or overnight.
3. To serve, add crushed ice to chilled tall glasses.
4. Pour the booze of your choice (if using) then add 1/4- cup of club soda in each glass.
5. Fill glasses with well shaken and strained juice mixture.
6. Garnish each glass with mint sprigs.

Reviews

[PanNan]

Refreshing is right. I got out the juicer, and made this delicious drink last night. Just loved the taste of the fresh juices with a hint of mint. I used some limoncella for the alcohol - wow! The kids liked it without the alcohol. It was well worth the juicing time. We'll make this again.

[NcMysteryShopper]

We really liked this drink! I used the vodka option. I sorta reminded me of sparkling punch. i could drink this again and again! I wish i had made it for the derby - I definitely WILL next year!