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Flower Power-ade
Cool off with this refreshing lime and orange-ade with hints of zinnia – scented and flavored with the light floral essence of fresh zinnia flowers.
Ah, the taste of summer!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Yield: Party Serving
Ingredients
Zinnia Power-aid:
- 1/4 cup tightly packed zinnia petals or hibiscus flower
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup honey or white granulated sugar
- 2 limes, juice and zest
- 2 oranges, juice
- 2 sprigs fresh mint leaves
- 2 sprigs fresh mint leaves
Garnish:
- 1 zinnia, petals removed
Directions
Rinse zinnia blossoms and pull petals, being careful to remove seeds.
First, make a zinnia syrup by placing petals in a small saucepan; add 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, lime juice and zest, orange juice, and fresh mint. Bring mixture to boil and cook until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool for 2-3 minutes.
Strain syrup mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher to strain out petals and lime zest.
Finally, add the remaining water to a pitcher.
Chill or serve immediately over ice. Garnish by floating fresh zinnia petals in a glass.
