Citrus Evergreen Mix (Printable)
A vibrant blend of citrus juice and herbal evergreen notes served chilled with sparkling water.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Citrus Base
01 - 1 orange, juiced (approximately 1/2 cup)
02 - 1 lemon, juiced (approximately 3 tbsp)
03 - 1 lime, juiced (approximately 2 tbsp)
→ Herbal Infusion
04 - 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
05 - 2 sprigs fresh thyme
→ Sweetener & Mixer
06 - 2 tbsp honey or agave syrup
07 - 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
08 - Ice cubes
→ Garnish
09 - Slices of orange and lemon
10 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed orange, lemon, and lime juices.
02 - Add the honey or agave syrup to the juice mixture and stir thoroughly until completely dissolved.
03 - Gently bruise the rosemary and thyme sprigs to release aromatic oils, then add them to the liquid. Allow the mixture to infuse for 3–5 minutes.
04 - Fill four glasses with ice cubes. Remove the herbs from the pitcher and pour the infused citrus mixture evenly over the ice.
05 - Top each glass with the chilled sparkling water and stir gently to combine.
06 - Decorate each glass with citrus slices and a fresh sprig of rosemary. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like you spent way more time making it than you actually did.
- The herbal notes make it feel sophisticated enough for guests, but it's so easy you can make it in your pajamas.
- No alcohol required, but nobody will miss it—the citrus and evergreen combination is genuinely addictive.
02 -
- If you infuse the herbs for longer than five minutes, they'll turn bitter and overpower everything else you've done—set a timer and trust it.
- Chilling your glasses beforehand keeps the drink cold longer, which means you can actually enjoy it without it becoming watered down before you finish.
03 -
- If you can't find fresh rosemary or thyme, don't make a substitution out of desperation—that's when you'll regret it—wait until you have the real thing or go with a different recipe.
- The secret that changed everything for me was realizing that bruising herbs instead of crushing them releases the oils without leaving little green bits floating in your drink, which feels cheap and looks unpolished.