Winter tangerine drink
Description
The recipe won't take much time. If you have leftover tangerines after a holiday feast or on regular days, simply make a vitamin-rich drink that will delight not only you but also your loved ones. You can serve it either hot or chilled, along with any baked desserts. Serve chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients.
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Step 2
Blanch the tangerines with boiling water, slice one of them into rounds including the peel, peel the rest and separate into individual segments. Place the citrus slices into a saucepan or pot.
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Step 3
Add sugar, vanilla sugar, or a few drops of vanilla flavoring, place cinnamon sticks and star anise. If desired, instead of cinnamon sticks, use ground cinnamon—about 0.25 tsp.
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Step 4
Pour the water into a container and place it on the stove, turning on the maximum heat.
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Step 5
Bring the contents of the container to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer the drink for about 15 minutes. After that, turn off the heat, cover the container with a lid, and let it sit for another 15 minutes.
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Step 6
Pour the spiced winter mandarin drink into glasses and a pitcher, and serve warm with any baked goods.