- Can I use grapefruit?
- Yes, but be careful as it gives a more bitter taste. If you like tartness, go for it!
- The honey won't dissolve.
- Mix it with a little lukewarm water first, then pour it into the drink (honey syrup).
Zesty citrus cider
When water just doesn't hit the spot in the summer heatwave, this citrus cocktail can be a lifesaver. The acidity and essential oils of three types of citrus (orange, lemon, lime) give vibrant freshness to the apple cider. It's like a turbocharged lemonade for adults (or for anyone with alcohol-free cider).
Ingredients
500
ml
Apple cider (ice cold)
0.5
whole
Orange
0.5
whole
Lemon
0.5
whole
Lime
20
g
Honey (or sugar syrup)
6
leaves
Fresh mint
10
pcs
Ice cubes
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Equipment Needed
- Chopping board and sharp knife
- Large glasses
- Spoon
Instructions
1
✓
Thoroughly wash the fruit skins, then cut them into thin slices or wedges.
Tip: Since the peel goes in too, cleaning is important. If possible, use unwaxed (organic) citrus fruits.
2
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Make 'honey syrup': mix the honey with a tablespoon of warm water so it becomes liquid.
Tip: In a cold drink, pure honey would harden and settle at the bottom.
3
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Put the fruit slices, ice, and mint into the glasses.
Tip: Clap the mint between your palms before putting it in the glass to release the scents.
4
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Distribute the honey syrup between the glasses.
Tip: This ensures equal sweetness.
5
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Top up with cold cider and stir with a long spoon.
Tip: The bubbles carry the scents up to your nose.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 500 ml Apple cider (ice cold)
- 0.5 whole Orange
- 0.5 whole Lemon
- 0.5 whole Lime
- 20 g Honey (or sugar syrup)
- 6 leaves Fresh mint
- 10 pcs Ice cubes