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By Clara Kapelembe Bwali (@blackgarliczambia)
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh orange juice, chilled
- ½ cup sparkling water or tonic water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or simple syrup (optional)
- 5-6 fresh mint leaves
- ice cubes
- orange zest, for garnish
- mint sprig, for garnish
- edible flowers (optional, for a fancy touch)
Method
1. Chill the serving glass for a frosty look.
2. In the glass, gently crush mint leaves with a teaspoon of honey or a little orange juice to release their aroma.
3. Add ice cubes, then pour in the fresh orange juice, followed by the sparkling water.
4. Stir in lemon juice gently for a balanced citrusy flavour.
5. Top with a sprig of fresh mint, a twist of orange zest, and edible flowers for a pop of colour.
6. Serve with a reusable straw or an elegant stirrer to complete the look.