minted lemonade

The weather has been gracious but the heat will be back on with a vengeance soon enough. So, while I can still tolerate the sun I grabbed the smallest & sharpest knife in the kitchen drawer, put in my apron and plastic flip flops and went on out to attack the mint!

There are so many recipes, out and about, for refreshing summer drinks using fresh herbs. This one is so very easy and begs to be played with. Use your creativity with what herbs you can find... rosemary & mint...lavender... thyme...thyme & mint... orange & mint...mint & blueberry...lavender & strawberry...

Here goes genius (by the way, who said you can't add a bit of rum or gin?)



2 cups organic sugar
2 cups water
herbs

bring to boil in small saucepan to make simple syrup. as soon as the sugar melted i took the pan off the heat and let it cool keeping the herbs in the syrup. after it cools strain into the remaining liquids.

2 cups lemon juice (can you get your hands on meyers lemons?)
4 cups water

mix it and chill. garnish with your herbs.