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Mandarins

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Mandarins belong to the citrus family and grew in China a very long time ago. Mandarins were so highly regarded that they were named after the officials of the Imperial Court, the Mandarins - that’s how they got their name. Mandarins are like small oranges which are flattened at the top and bottom. The skin is a deep orange color, soft, glossy, often smooth and it peels away easily from the flesh. Inside, mandarins are divided into distinct, crescent-shaped segments which break away from each other. Each segment is enclosed in a fine membrane which holds the soft, juicy, flesh together.  Mandarins are available from March to November with their best value being from May to August.

Mandarin Mint Lemonade

  • Ingredients

    1 C. Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
    1 C. Sugar
    1 C. Water
    1/2 C. Freshly Squeezed Mandarin Orange or Clementine Juice
    12 Mint Leaves
    Water, to dilute

Additional Information

Ingredients

1 C. Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
1 C. Sugar
1 C. Water
1/2 C. Freshly Squeezed Mandarin Orange or Clementine Juice
12 Mint Leaves
Water, to dilute

Directions
  1. Combine the lemon juice, sugar, and water in a saucepan and bring just to a boil.
  2. Remove from heat and let cool. Pour into an airtight container and chill completely.
  3. Crush the mint leaves using a mortar and pestle.
  4. Combine the chilled lemonade base, crushed mint leaves and mandarin juice. Add water to taste.
  5. Serve over ice.
Mandarin Mint Lemonade

  • Ingredients

    1 C. Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
    1 C. Sugar
    1 C. Water
    1/2 C. Freshly Squeezed Mandarin Orange or Clementine Juice
    12 Mint Leaves
    Water, to dilute

Additional Information

Ingredients

1 C. Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
1 C. Sugar
1 C. Water
1/2 C. Freshly Squeezed Mandarin Orange or Clementine Juice
12 Mint Leaves
Water, to dilute

Directions
  1. Combine the lemon juice, sugar, and water in a saucepan and bring just to a boil.
  2. Remove from heat and let cool. Pour into an airtight container and chill completely.
  3. Crush the mint leaves using a mortar and pestle.
  4. Combine the chilled lemonade base, crushed mint leaves and mandarin juice. Add water to taste.
  5. Serve over ice.