Receta de agua fresca de mandarina

Ingredientes

• 5-6 small mandarins
• 4-5 cups cold water
• 1/4 cup sugar (or to taste)
• Ice

Preparación

1. 1

   Wash all mandarins thoroughly. Peel 4-5 mandarins completely and set aside one peel from the nicest-looking mandarin.

2. 2

   In a blender, combine the peeled mandarin segments (reserve the peel), sugar, and 2 cups of water. Blend until completely smooth.

3. 3

   Add the magic touch. Add the reserved mandarin peel to the blender and pulse for just 3-4 seconds - no more! This brief blend releases those precious citrus oils without making the drink bitter.

4. 4

   Pour the mixture through the strainer into your pitcher, pressing the pulp gently to extract all the liquid. Add the remaining 2-3 cups of cold water and stir well.

5. 5

   Pour over ice and enjoy immediately, or chill in the refrigerator before serving.