St. Augustine Orange Blossom Honey Fizz
Florida orange juice gets a floral touch from orange blossom water and honey. Vodka pairs gently with orange and honey; a light rum also works. Add 1 fl oz (30 ml) to an adult glass only.
Food safety
Use only food-grade orange blossom water, not fragrance or cosmetic products.
Equipment
- Pitcher
- measuring spoons
- long spoon
Ingredients (for 4 servings)
- 2 cups chilled Florida orange juice (480 ml)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups chilled sparkling water (480 ml)
- 2 cups ice (280 g)
- ¼ teaspoon food-grade orange blossom water (optional; use sparingly)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- optional
- 1 tablespoon warm water to loosen the honey
Directions
Stir honey into warm water until smooth, then cool.
Mix orange juice, lemon juice, and orange blossom water in a pitcher.
Add the honey mixture a little at a time and taste.
Stir in sparkling water just before serving.
Pour over ice.
Skill taught
Using floral flavorings in very small amounts.
Affordable substitution
Leave out orange blossom water; the orange-and-lemon drink is still flavorful.
Optional variation
Garnish with a thin orange peel twist. Adult pairing note: Vodka pairs gently with orange and honey; a light rum also works. Add 1 fl oz (30 ml) to an adult glass only.
Leftovers and storage
Refrigerate the juice mixture up to 2 days; add sparkling water at serving time.