Citrus-Mint Drink

Start the day on a merry note with this refreshing sipper.

Prep: 15 min.
Chill: 4 hours
Stand: 1 hour

Ingredients:
1 cup snipped fresh mint leaves
2 cups water
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon shredded orange peel
2 cups orange juice
2/3 cup lemon juice
Cracked ice
Fresh mint sprigs (optional)

Directions:
1. Place mint leaves in a medium bowl. Bring water and sugar to boiling in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat; pour over mint leaves. Stir in orange peel, orange juice, and lemon juice. Cover; let stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Strain. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours. Serve over ice. If desired, garnish with mint sprigs. Makes eight 4-ounce servings.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):
98 calories, 0 (g) total fat (0 (g) saturated fat), 0 (mg) cholesterol, 3 (mg) sodium, 25 (g) carbohydrates, 0 (g) dietary fiber, 1 (g) protein.

Daily Values:
79% vitamin C, 2% calcium, 11% iron.

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