Summer Heat
Ignite your taste buds with "Summer Heat," the ultimate refreshing beverage that perfectly balances tangy citrus, natural sweetness, and a subtle kick of spice. This easy-to-make drink combines fresh lemon and orange juice, a touch of honey, grated ginger, and a hint of jalapeño for a bold twist. Muddled with fragrant mint leaves and topped with sparkling water, it's a fizzy, invigorating treat that's ideal for hot summer days or lively gatherings. Customize the heat level to suit your palate and elevate the presentation with a garnish of lemon slices and mint sprigs. In just 10 minutes, you'll have a vibrant drink that captures the essence of summer—zesty, spicy, and absolutely refreshing. Perfect for fans of unique summer drinks, mocktails, or jalapeño-infused recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups Lemon juice
- 0.5 cups Orange juice
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 inch Fresh ginger
- 0.25 whole Jalapeño
- 6 whole Fresh mint leaves
- 2 cups Cold sparkling water
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 4 slices Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
- 4 sprigs Mint sprigs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the fresh ginger and finely grate it using a microplane or small grater.
Thinly slice the quarter of a jalapeño and set aside. Remove seeds for less heat if desired.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, orange juice, and honey until the honey is completely dissolved.
Place the grated ginger, sliced jalapeño, and mint leaves into a large pitcher. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently mash the ingredients to release their flavors.
Pour the citrus juice and honey mixture into the pitcher and stir to combine.
Add the sparkling water and ice cubes to the pitcher. Stir gently to avoid losing too much of the carbonation.
Taste the drink and adjust sweetness or heat to your preference by adding more honey or jalapeño slices.
For presentation, pour the drink into individual glasses. Garnish each with a lemon slice and a mint sprig, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing, spicy, and zesty 'Summer Heat' beverage!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
156 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.5 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 204 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
