Showing posts with label mint leaves. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mint leaves. Show all posts

Tropical Fruit Shake

21 December, 2010

1/2 pineapple, peeled and chopped
1 mango, peeled and chopped
1 cup chilled mango nectar
1 cup ice cubes
8 fresh mint leaves
2 large passionfruit, halved


Blend pineapple, mango, mango nectar, ice and mint together until smooth. Add passionfruit pulp. Blend until just combined. Serve.

Sangria

22 May, 2010

1 lemon
2 limes
2 oranges
ice cubes
500 ml chilled light red wine (rosé)
400 ml chilled lemonade
50 ml orange liqueur (Cointreau or Grand Mariner)
1/2 cup small mint leaves, washed thoroughly and dried
50 ml gin (optional)


Thinly slice lemon and lime.
Peel two long strips of rind from each orange. Juice oranges
Place ice cubes into a 2 litre pitcher and add wine, lemonade, orange juice, orange liqueur and gin.
Add the slice lemon and lime, orange rind and mint leaves into the pitcher.
Stir gently to combine.
Serve immediately in a wine glass.




Notes:
Gin can be substituted with vodka.
Lime juice can be added for a more tart flavour, if desired.

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