Photo: Stuart Mullenberg |
From the Mint Julep to the Mojito, mint is the herbal star
of summertime sipping. Whether you’re plucking it fresh from the garden or
grabbing it from the store, here are 6 recipes that’ll help you make the most
of mint this summer.
Playing off the classic southern flavors of sweet tea and
mint, this could be the ultimate breakfast cocktail.
An ideal cocktail for lounging in the backyard on a warm
day, just pair with a hammock and a book, and you’ve got the perfect lazy
afternoon.
Matcha powder combines with mint, lime and simple syrup over
a tall glass full of ice. Sip and be revived.
This drink combines mint with a double dose of celery in the
form of syrup and bitters. Just add genever and a generous mountain of crushed
ice, and enjoy!
This refreshing combo of gin, mint, cucumber, citrus and
simple syrup is a delicious riff on a Cucumber Collins.
Rum’s the word in this icy swizzle that calls for a handful
of fresh mint.