This weekend, I made a refreshing simple syrup - 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of water, brought to a boil (in the microwave), with a handful of mint leaves from the garden torn and tossed in. So far, I've added it to a raspberry herbal tea. The tea itself doesn't taste very minty, but the mint adds a fresh coolness. Next on the list, adding the simple syrup to a decaf black tea with orange blossom water.
Unrelated: yesterday, a friend related part of a conversation he'd recently had in the elevator at the hotel where he's living (he's a contractor working on storm-related stuff).
"Hi, I'm Ben."
"Hi, I'm Brad."
As in Brad Pitt.
hahaha - Sounds like a pick-up line.
Posted by: Freckle Face Girl at July 18, 2006 09:00 AMMmm, that beverage sounds *so* awesome! Yum! The spearmint is going crazy in our front yard ~ I made limeade with mint one day.
Posted by: Lisanne at July 18, 2006 11:19 AMIf you pack the container full of mint, and then microwave it for about a minute you'll get a stronger flavor.
I'm still trying to figure out the recipe for the Lebanese ice tea. I had two glasses of it and I've been craving it ever since. I even toasted some pine nuts to float on top. I'll be forever grateful to you for introducing me to this delectable beverage.
Posted by: Cinnamon at July 18, 2006 11:36 AMThat's crazy! Not the syrup -- the Brad.
Posted by: +mojan. at July 19, 2006 02:35 PM