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Fennel Citrus Harvest HighballThanksgiving pairing
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Fennel Citrus Harvest Highball

Fresh fennel, lemon, and orange make a savory-bright highball designed to sit comfortably beside Thanksgiving sides.

⏱ 12 min🍹 4 servings🌈 Easy joy

Fennel Citrus Harvest Highball is a Jugero seasonal drink built around fresh fruit, measured balance, and an easy-to-follow method. Fresh fennel, lemon, and orange make a savory-bright highball designed to sit comfortably beside Thanksgiving sides.

Jugero flavor note

Bruise fennel fronds lightly in the citrus base and remove them before pouring. This crisp, aromatic drink balances roasted root vegetables and rich sauces.

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How many happy sippers?4
SweetnessBalanced
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Citrus zingBalanced
MellowExtra zippy
TexturePick your pour

Blend until silky; strain if you like.

FizzChoose your sparkle

Top with chilled sparkling water just before serving.

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What you'll need

For 4 sippers
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 2 tablespoons honey syrup
  • 4 small fennel fronds
  • 2 cups chilled sparkling water
  • 2 cups ice, for serving
  • 4 orange wheels, for garnish

Let's make it

  1. Combine orange juice, lemon juice, cold water, and honey syrup in a pitcher.
  2. Add fennel fronds and press gently with a spoon; steep for 5 minutes, then remove.
  3. Fill four highball glasses with ice and pour in the citrus base.
  4. Top each with 1/2 cup sparkling water, stir gently, and garnish with orange.
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