Description
A refreshing and aromatic beverage blending the citrusy brightness of orange with the warm spice of cardamom — perfect for a revitalizing drink any time of day.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice (about 3–4 oranges)
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1–2 tsp maple syrup or agave (optional, to taste)
- 1/2 cup cold water or sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Orange slices or mint (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a pitcher or shaker, combine fresh orange juice, lemon juice, cardamom, and maple syrup.
- Stir or shake well until the cardamom is fully incorporated and the syrup is dissolved.
- Add cold water or sparkling water and stir gently.
- Fill glasses with ice and pour the mixture over the ice.
- Garnish with an orange slice or fresh mint, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness to taste depending on how sweet your oranges are.
- Use freshly ground cardamom for the most vibrant flavor.
- Chill the juice beforehand for an extra cold drink without too much ice dilution.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stirred
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
