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Orange Blossom Mint Refresher

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

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Juliana Gauss, Centennial, Colorado

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Sep. 12, 2023

I came up with this recipe because I'm not a fan of regular iced tea. This version has the perfect combination of freshness and sweetness, and the orange blossom water gives the tea a distinctive flavor. People always request the recipe. —Juliana Gauss, Centennial, Colorado

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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.
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    Orange Blossom Mint Refresher

    6 reviews
    Prep Time 10 min
    Cook Time 6 hours
    Yield 20 servings

    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
    Text Ingredients

    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 mixture; discard mint.
    2. Whisk in sugar until dissolved. Cut orange crosswise in half; squeeze juice from 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.

    Nutrition Facts

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

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