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This Fruity Mocktail Will Add a Splash of Summer to Your Winter

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Wash U chapter.

Picture this: It’s the middle of January. You’re in your dorm room under your patterned duvet from Urban Outfitters and your alarm just went off for your 10am. The thought of walking to class in single-digit temperatures is something even your Canada Goose can’t protect you from, so you decide to sleep in instead. As you nod off, you dream of a simpler time—basically three weeks ago—when you were on winter break in Cabo sipping a fruit-filled drink next to your best friends and polishing off some fish tacos.

When you wake up, you’re reminded of the harsh reality that is your life now: freezing weather, endless homework, and months until spring break. Luckily, this delicious recipe has arrived just in time. With fresh and vibrant flavors, this beverage can be made in just ten minutes and will take you back to warmer, less stressful days.

Ginger Drink For Two

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: minutesTotal time: 10 minutesServings:2 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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    Slice an orange, lime, and lemon into equal-sized wedges. You should set aside two wedges of each fruit.

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    Put one small spoonful of brown sugar into the bottom of each glass.

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    Fill each glass halfway with ice.

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    Add one wedge of lime, orange, and lemon into each glass, making sure to squeeze a little juice out of each fruit before you drop it in.

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    Pour your desired amount of ginger ale into each glass.

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    Add three mint leaves per glass.

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    Stir well, making sure to mix in the brown sugar at the bottom, and enjoy.

With just the right amount of fruity sweetness, complemented nicely by flavors of ginger and mint, this drink is as tasty as it is refreshing.  

You know what they say, food in the mouth is better than no food in the mouth.