Big Orange Experience Recipe
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Ingredients
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Ingredients for the Big Orange Experience
Method
Preparation Steps for the Big Orange Experience
- 1
Juicing the Oranges
Begin by juicing fresh oranges until you have 2 cups of orange juice. You can use a juicer or manually squeeze the oranges.
- 2
Preparing the Zest
Using a microplane or zester, carefully zest one orange to obtain about 1 tablespoon of orange zest. Avoid the white pith as it can be bitter.
- 3
Mixing the Ingredients
In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed orange juice, orange zest, vanilla extract, and honey. Stir well until the honey is fully dissolved.
- 4
Adding Sparkling Water
Add the chilled sparkling water to the pitcher and gently stir to combine, being careful not to lose the fizz.
- 5
Preparing the Garnish
Take the fresh mint leaves and gently bruise them by tapping with the back of a spoon to release their aroma. Set aside for garnish.
- 6
Serving the Drink
Fill glasses with ice cubes, then pour the Big Orange Experience mixture over the ice. Garnish each glass with a few mint leaves and serve immediately.