GINGER-ORANGE REFRESHER

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"A sunset in a glass" is how your guests might describe this two-tone cocktail. With or without the spiced rum, it makes a refreshing thirst-quencher for parties any time of year.-Marybeth Mank, Mesquite, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 medium oranges
1-1/2 cups turbinado (washed raw) sugar
1-1/2 cups water
1 cup fresh mint leaves
8 slices fresh gingerroot
Crushed ice
5 ounces spiced rum, optional
1 bottle (1 liter) club soda, chilled

Steps:

  • Using a vegetable peeler, remove colored layer of peel from oranges in strips, leaving the white pith. Cut oranges crosswise in half; squeeze juice from oranges., In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water and orange juice; bring to a boil. Stir in mint, ginger and orange peel; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Cool syrup mixture completely., Strain syrup, discarding solids. To serve, fill 10 highball glasses halfway with ice. Add 2 ounces syrup and, if desired, 1/2 ounce rum to each glass; top with soda.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 25mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Nuke Xeem
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.


Alvin Veersamy
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I love the unique flavor of this recipe.


trust owemba2
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious snack.


A kharoti
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my guests.


Manish Paswan
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This is a great recipe for a light and refreshing summer meal.


Amr gamer
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I love the spicy-sweet flavor of this recipe.


Keshaun Baptiste
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ginger and oranges.


Tshepo Mojakisane
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my household.


Mutute Anchu
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This is a great recipe for a party or potluck.


Elnaz Imedia
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I love that this recipe is made with all-natural ingredients.


Karen Mowbray
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This recipe is so easy to make, and it's so delicious!


samir livadic
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I'm always looking for new ways to use ginger, and this recipe is a great one.


azam azeem
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and refreshing snack.


Luth Islam
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I love the way the ginger and orange flavors work together in this recipe.


Laikayyy BATOOL
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This recipe is perfect for a hot summer day.


bery zuma
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Rao Zahid
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This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.


No problem
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I'm not a big fan of ginger, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The orange flavor really balances out the ginger.


Rgimero Gimero
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make.


Yousuf Bd
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This recipe was a hit at my last party! The combination of ginger and orange is so refreshing and unique.