The Year of the Tiger promises a bountiful, auspicious year for everyone. But by the third day, you will probably have had all the Mandarin oranges you can stomach.
If you have oranges left over, why not prepare a delicious Mandarin punch? Packed with vitamin C and hesperidin, a compound that works with vitamin C to support healthy collagen formation, this juice is not only delicious but good for you.
This recipe makes two glasses.
Ingredients
- 3 Mandarin oranges, peeled and juiced
- 250ml water
- 1 star anise
- 3 slices ginge
- 1/2 cinnamon stick
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ice
Method
- On medium heat, pour the water into a saucepan or pot. Add the spices and bring to a boil. Set aside.
- Divide the spiced water between two glasses. Add some ice and top up with the freshly squeezed Mandarin juice
- Stir a teaspoon of honey into each glass and voila! It’s ready to be served.
Tips
- To stop your juice from being bitter, remove the seeds before juicing.
- Feel free to experiment with other spices such as cloves.
- Turn this juice into a warm, comforting drink by serving it without ice.
This article first appeared in butterkicap.com.
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