"sf" > wrote in message
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> On Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:26:01 -0700, "Janet Bostwick"
> > wrote:
>
>> You know, I grow mint and spearmint. I adore the aroma. There are only
>> 2
>> places that I can tolerate fresh mint leaves. One is to take a couple of
>> sprigs of mint, twack it against the side of the sink and put it in with
>> the
>> sun tea to brew. The other is a salad that I have a recipe for. It
>> calls
>> for a tiny amount of mint and I think some oregano. The herbs add a
>> 'something,' but can't really be tasted.
>
> You grow mint and you don't make mojitos? <GASP> Summer is coming,
> so here's the recipe. I don't want you to be caught flat footed this
> year.
>
> Mojito
>
> 1 1/2 Oz. Bacardi Superior Rum
> Club Soda
> 12 Mint Leaves
> 1/2 Lime
> 2 Tbsp. Simple Syrup or 1 Tbsp. Sugar
>
> Muddle 12 fresh mint leaves and 1/2 a lime. Cover with 2 Tbsp. of
> simple syrup or 1 Tbsp. of sugar and top with ice. Add 1 1/2 oz of
> BACARDI Superior Rum and top with Club Soda. Stir well and garnish
> with a lime wedge and sprig of mint.
>
> --
O.k., this I can live with. Thanks. Probably goes good with an unrolled,
grilled leg of lamb ;o}
Janet