Summer Heat

Ignite your taste buds with "Summer Heat," the ultimate refreshing beverage that perfectly balances tangy citrus, natural sweetness, and a subtle kick of spice. This easy-to-make drink combines fresh lemon and orange juice, a touch of honey, grated ginger, and a hint of jalapeño for a bold twist. Muddled with fragrant mint leaves and topped with sparkling water, it's a fizzy, invigorating treat that's ideal for hot summer days or lively gatherings. Customize the heat level to suit your palate and elevate the presentation with a garnish of lemon slices and mint sprigs. In just 10 minutes, you'll have a vibrant drink that captures the essence of summer—zesty, spicy, and absolutely refreshing. Perfect for fans of unique summer drinks, mocktails, or jalapeño-infused recipes!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 cups Lemon juice
• 0.5 cups Orange juice
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 inch Fresh ginger
• 0.25 whole Jalapeño
• 6 whole Fresh mint leaves
• 2 cups Cold sparkling water
• 1 cup Ice cubes
• 4 slices Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
• 4 sprigs Mint sprigs (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the fresh ginger and finely grate it using a microplane or small grater.

Step 2

Thinly slice the quarter of a jalapeño and set aside. Remove seeds for less heat if desired.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, orange juice, and honey until the honey is completely dissolved.

Step 4

Place the grated ginger, sliced jalapeño, and mint leaves into a large pitcher. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently mash the ingredients to release their flavors.

Step 5

Pour the citrus juice and honey mixture into the pitcher and stir to combine.

Step 6

Add the sparkling water and ice cubes to the pitcher. Stir gently to avoid losing too much of the carbonation.

Step 7

Taste the drink and adjust sweetness or heat to your preference by adding more honey or jalapeño slices.

Step 8

For presentation, pour the drink into individual glasses. Garnish each with a lemon slice and a mint sprig, if desired.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing, spicy, and zesty 'Summer Heat' beverage!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(575.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	156.0

Total Fat 0.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 41.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g	0%
Total Sugars 36.3g
Protein 1.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 54.6mg	0%
Iron 1.6mg	0%
Potassium 203.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.5%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 94.6%