Orange Blossom Mint Refresher

Prep Time: 10 min. + chilling Cook: 6 hours

Makes: 20 servings

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 43 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 11g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

Ingredients:

20 cups water

1 bunch fresh mint (about 1 cup)

1 cup sugar

1 large navel orange

1 to 2 tablespoons orange blossom water or 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 teaspoons orange extract

Optional: Orange slices and additional fresh mint

Directions:

1. Place water and mint in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 6 hours or until heated through. Strain tea; discard mint.
2. Whisk in sugar until dissolved. Cut the orange crosswise in half; squeeze juice from the orange. Stir in juice and orange blossom water. Transfer to a pitcher. Refrigerate until cold, 4-6 hours. Serve over ice with orange slices and additional mint if desired.

Test Kitchen tips:

Orange blossom water, also called orange flower water, can be found at most specialty grocery stores or spice shops.

Using orange extract instead of orange blossom will add a hint of orange flavor, while blossom water adds a unique floral note.

Source: https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/recipes-with-fresh-herbs/