Orange Blossom Mint Refresher

Name: Orange Blossom Mint Refresher
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 10 min
Yield: 20 servings
Ingredients: 20 cups water; 1 bunch fresh mint (about 1 cup); 1 cup sugar; 1 large navel orange; 1 to 2 tablespoons orange blossom water or 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 teaspoons orange extract; Optional: Orange slices and additional fresh mint

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6 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 10 min. + chilling Cook: 6 hours

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Juliana Gauss, Centennial, Colorado

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Updated on Sep. 12, 2023

I came up with this recipe because I'm not a fan of regular iced tea. This version has the perfect combination of freshness and sweetness, and the orange blossom water gives the tea a distinctive flavor. People always request the recipe. —Juliana Gauss, Centennial, Colorado

Test Kitchen tips

Orange blossom water, also called orange flower water, can be found at most specialty grocery stores or spice shops.

Using orange extract instead of orange blossom will add a hint of orange flavor, while blossom water adds a unique floral note.

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Orange Blossom Mint Refresher

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Yield:20 servings

Prep:10 min

Cook:6 hours

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Ingredients

20 cups water
1 bunch fresh mint (about 1 cup)
1 cup sugar
1 large navel orange
1 to 2 tablespoons orange blossom water or 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 teaspoons orange extract
Optional: Orange slices and additional fresh mint

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Directions

1
Place water and mint in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 6 hours or until heated through. Strain mixture; discard mint.

2
Whisk in sugar until dissolved. Cut orange crosswise in half; squeeze juice from orange. Stir in juice and orange blossom water. Transfer to a pitcher. Refrigerate until cold, 4-6 hours. Serve over ice, with orange slices and additional mint if desired.