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Ingredients
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Orange Syrup
Mocktail Build
Method
Orange Syrup
- 1
Combine and simmer
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tablespoons agave nectar, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon orange zest. Stir to combine over medium heat.
- 2
Bring mixture to a gentle simmer (do not boil) and let simmer for 4–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced and syrupy. This concentrates orange flavor and dissolves the sugar.
- 3
Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature, then strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove zest and any pulp. Transfer syrup to a jar and refrigerate until cold. Makes about 6–7 tablespoons; use 3 tablespoons per mocktail.
Mocktail Build
- 4
Fill a Collins glass or highball with 1 cup ice cubes.
- 5
Add 3 tablespoons prepared orange syrup and 1 ounce fresh orange juice to the glass.
- 6
Add 1/2 tablespoon fresh lime juice to brighten the flavors and stir gently to combine the syrup and juices with the ice.
- 7
Top gently with 6 ounces chilled club soda. Stir once or twice to integrate, taking care not to flatten the soda.
- 8
Garnish with an orange wheel and an optional mint sprig. Serve immediately.
- 9
To scale: this recipe yields one serving. Store leftover syrup refrigerated up to 7 days.
