Orange Fonto Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Oranges
Wash the fresh oranges thoroughly and cut them in half. Squeeze the juice from the oranges into a measuring cup, straining out any seeds. You should have about 4 cups of fresh orange juice.
- 2
Make the Sugar Syrup
In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 2 cups of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the fresh orange juice, cooled sugar syrup, lemon juice, and orange zest. Stir well to combine all flavors.
Final Touches
- 4
Add Mint
Roughly chop the fresh mint leaves and add them to the mixture. Stir gently to infuse the mint flavor throughout the drink.
- 5
Chill and Serve
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled over ice, garnished with additional mint leaves if desired.