Ingredients
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¾ cup fresh blood orange juice (3–4 oranges)
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1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (to taste)
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⅛ tsp ground cardamom (or 2–3 lightly crushed pods)
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½ tsp orange zest (optional)
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1 cup cold sparkling water
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Ice
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Garnish: blood orange slices, mint, edible flowers (optional)
Instructions
- Mix juice, sweetener, cardamom, and zest.
- Let steep briefly; strain if using pods.
- Pour over ice and top with sparkling water.
- Garnish and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stirred / Sparkling
- Cuisine: Seasonal, Modern
- Diet: Vegetarian