Pellegrino and Mint Lemonade
I worked in the garden much of the day today, then treated myself to some fresh, homemade minted lemonade. So cooling and refreshing..
Pellegrino and Mint Lemonade
6 large lemons, halved around the equator
1/2 tray ice cubes (filtered water)
1 palmful fresh spearmint leaves
1-1/2 cups Pellegrino or other sparkling mineral water
sweetener of your choice
Use a exprimidor de lima (Mexican lemon squeezer) or other device to squeeze all of the juice into a blender, leaving the seeds and peel behind. Add ice cubes, mint, mineral water and sweetener and pulse until the ice is crushed. Taste and adjust for sweetness then serve immediately.
Cage Free Family said,
April 15, 2011 at 10:53 pm
I love lemonade. My favorite way is to add a generous portion of vanilla and sweeten with honey :) I’m really looking forward to the wild mint season so that I can try adding it to the vanilla mix. I also just like trudging through the mint and having the scent saturate the air while I pick it.
Ren said,
April 15, 2011 at 11:11 pm
That sounds great! Here’s another really healthy, delicious drink..
2 large Granny Smith apples, cored
1 cup fresh, whole milk
Raw, local honey to taste
2 pinches crushed cardamom
a few ice cubes
Pulse everything together in a blender until slushy and serve in chilled glasses
Cage Free Family said,
April 15, 2011 at 11:33 pm
oooh.. that does sound good. We lost our raw milk hookup :*( and I’m the only one who doesn’t get serious digestive issues from the vat pasteurized, non-homogenized organic that’s available at the store.
The raw goat milk is $20/gallon here, so that’s out as well.
boo :(
I wonder if it would work with homemade almond or rice milk…
Ren said,
April 15, 2011 at 11:46 pm
Bummer. Try coconut milk :-)
Jenn @LeftoverQueen said,
April 20, 2011 at 4:11 pm
Both of those drinks sound wonderful!
elya said,
May 9, 2011 at 4:47 pm
Just made it, the whole family really enjoyed it!!! Thank you, Ren!!!
Ren said,
May 10, 2011 at 1:32 pm
My pleasure, Elya! Thanks!