Mint Mojito- Alcoholic beverage- makes 2
12 fresh mint leaves- 6 in each glass
4 tsp sugar
6 tbsp fresh lime juice
3 oz light rum
club soda
In a tall thin glass, crush the mint with a fork to coat the inside. Add the sugar and lime juice and stir
thoroughly. Top with ice. Add rum and mix. Top off with *chilled* club soda (or seltzer). Add a lime slice and
the remaining mint, and serve
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Orange Mint Tea- makes ½ gallon- from Simply in Season cookbook
In a saucepan boil 3 cups of water with 2 or 3 sprigs of mint, cover, remove from heat, and let steep for 15
minutes. Add 1/3 cup sugar to mint water. Add 2 cups orange juice and ½ cup lemon juice in a pitcher with
the mint water. Add water to make 2 liters. Chill completely and serve over ice.
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