Orange Mint Clock-Off

Orange and mint give this a familiar fresh start, while lime adds enough tartness to make it more than orange soda. Sparkling water stretches the juices into a lighter evening drink. Press the mint gently so it releases aroma without leaving a mouthful of leaf fragments. Mix the citrus first and taste before adding more lime. The orange should still provide a rounded middle between the sharper citrus and the minty finish.

Ingredients

• 5 oz Sparkling water
• 2 oz Orange juice
• 5 leaf Mint leaves
• 1/2 oz Lime juice

Make it

1. Add any fruit, herbs, spices, or syrup to a glass and gently press to release flavor.
2. Add the still liquids and ice. Stir to combine.
3. Pour in the sparkling ingredient slowly and stir once. Serve immediately.

Benefits

Orange · a little vitamin C

Using orange with mint and lime brings vitamin C for absorbing iron from plant foods, along with a familiar sweet-tart citrus flavor.

Mint · more than a sweet mixer

With orange and lime in the glass, the measured mint contributes a fresh, cooling aroma as an accent to the fizz.