4 mint leaves 1 lime (for juicing) 1 t powdered sugar 2 oz white rum 2 oz club soda 1 sprig of mint (for garnishing) Crushed ice Directions: Place mint leaves in a Collins glass and squeeze lime juice over them. Add powdered sugar and mix. Add crushed ice. Stir in the rum and top […]
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About 20 mint leaves, plus more for garnish 2 tsp. sugar or 2 tsp. simple syrup 2-3 oz. bourbon Directions: Put mint leaves and sugar (or syrup) in Mint Julep cup, old-fashioned glass, or similar vessel. Muddle until dissolved into a fragrant mash. Add bourbon, stir. Fill glass with crushed ice and stir until glass […]
1-2 slices cucumber 4-5 mint leaves 1 tbsp lime juice 1 tsp sugar 3 oz. gin or vodka Ice Directions: Combine cucumber mint, lime juice and sugar in a shaker and crush with a muddler or spoon. Add gin or vodka and fill with ice. Cover and shake, then strain into a chilled martini glass. […]
2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan-Reggiano or Romano cheese 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts 3 medium sized garlic cloves, minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Directions: Combine the basil in with the pine nuts, pulse a few times in a […]
3 tomatoes, chopped 1/2 cup finely diced onion 5 Serrano chilies, finely chopped 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons lime juice Directions: In a medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, onion, chili peppers, cilantro, salt, and lime juice. Chill for one hour in the refrigerator before serving.