It’s the ultimate summer drink.
However, when summer rolls around, my craving for a delicious seasonal beverage tends to skyrocket.
And who can blame me?
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Most recipes in the box date back to the 1960s through the 1980s.
Being that summer is just around the corner, I found myself thinking about this retro beverage base.
So I headed to the grocery store to grab the necessary ingredients.
Simply Recipes / Nathan Hutsenpiller
While the water boils, juice six lemons and two oranges, keeping the rinds.
When its time to wet your whistle, use 1/4 cup of your beverage base for each eight-ounce drink.
The Verdict
Admittedly, I was a little unsure about my results before tasting.
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I poured it over ice and added eight ounces of club soda.
However you approach this recipe, I cannot recommend it enough.
Mint and citrus together, however, are a winning combo like in amojitoor a Southside cocktail.
