Spicy Orange-Mint Mocktail

Jalapeno brings a spicy kick to this refreshing orange-mint mocktail that's perfect for summer entertaining.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 184 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 medium oranges
• 5 leaves fresh mint, or more to taste
• 2 slices jalapeno pepper, or more to taste
• 0.5 cup ice as needed
• 0.125 teaspoon black salt (kala namak), or more to taste
• 0.125 teaspoon powdered sugar, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Peel oranges, removing threads and seeds. Cut roughly into cubes.

Step 2

Transfer oranges into a blender with water, 3 mint leaves, lemon juice, black salt, and powdered sugar. Blend until smooth.

Step 3

Strain into a large glass over ice. Add jalapeno. Taste and adjust salt and sugar as needed. Stir continuously, 10 to 15 times. Add remaining mint leaves as garnish.