Orange Julep

Submitted by Alia55

"Great citrus drink"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 2 cups orange juice
• 3 limes, juice of
• 1⁄4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1 cup carbonated water
• ice, for filling glasses
• 12 mint leaves, for garnish
• 4 orange slices, for garnish

directions

1. Make a simple syrup by combining the sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat and simmer until the sugar dissolves.
2. Remove from the heat and cool completely.
3. In a large measuring cup or serving jug, mix together the simple syrup with the orange juice, mint and lime juice.
4. Let sit for 5 minutes.
5. Fill 4 tall glasses with ice.
6. Pour ½ cup of the orange mix into each glass and top with ¼ cup of carbonated water.
7. Garnish with orange slices and mint leaves.
8. Serve immediately.