Non-Alcoholic
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[Photograph: Autumn Giles]

Bright and floral, the orange rosewater sparkler is made with fresh-squeezed orange, muddled mint, and rosewater.

Note: To truly get just a couple of drops of rosewater, pour it from a spoon rather than the bottle. You'll have more control and you just need a little.
If you don't have a muddler, use the handle of a wooden spoon.

About the Author: Autumn Giles is a writer in Queens, NY. You can see her work on www.autumnmakesanddoes.com.

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About This Recipe

Yield: serves 2
Active time: 15 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Special equipment: muddler, mixing glass or cocktail shaker

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup mint leaves (about 25 leaves), loosely packed and removed from their stems
  • 6 ounces (3/4 cup) fresh orange juice (from 2 medium oranges)
  • 2 drops rosewater
  • 6 ounces (3/4 cup) seltzer

Procedures

  1. Muddle the mint leaves gently in a mixing glass. Add orange juice, rosewater, and seltzer, stir gently to combine.

  2. Pour the sparkling orange juice mixture into two ice-filled Old Fashioned glasses and serve immediately.