There were snowflakes falling in Seattle just five days ago on April first, no joke. Today it is sunny and 70 degrees! Everyone in the city is silly with joy and finding any excuse to get outside. This taste of spring weather sent me to the refrigerator to see what sort of refreshment I could create to punctuate this delightful change in weather.
Sparkling Grapefruit Refresh-mint
Place 4-5 fresh mint leaves in the bottom of a drinking glass.
Add 5-6 ice cubes and using the handle of a wooden spoon, muddle the mint leaves to bruise and release their flavor.
Fill the glass half-full with grapefruit juice.
Fill the rest of the glass with seltzer water.
Mix and enjoy!
(If you prefer a sweet drink add simple syrup or agave syrup to taste.)
The tart bite of grapefruit juice is crisp and refreshing with the mint adding a summery aroma and a smooth minty finish to every sip. In addition to sipping this on a beautiful spring or summer day, it would make a simple, yet sophisticated, non-alcoholic drink to serve at cocktail party.
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Hey Carol,
Ivan and I just planted some lemonbalm and we have peppermint, chocolate mint, and orange mint plants waiting to be transplanted. If all goes well, we’ll be happy to share our mint bounty with you for future recipes.