Summer Herbs…
enhance and flavor your drinks!
In late July herbs are plentiful in many
home gardens… those culinary herbs find their way into lots of casseroles and
salads, but have you added them to your summer drinks? Lots of possibilities await you… give your
herbs a dip into an icy concoction and notice the subtle flavors the herbs
impart to your favorite drink.
This afternoon I experimented with
lavender blossoms (Lavendula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’ is blooming nicely in my
garden—smells good—tastes great!) Lavender lemonade should be made ahead so it
can be fully chilled before serving:
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Lavender Lemonade
Two cups water + one-third cup
white sugar (bring to a boil; remove from heat).
Add 8 – 10 sprigs of freshly picked lavender buds (no foliage please).
Cover and allow to sit one hour; this will extract flavors from lavender buds. Remove sprigs of lavender with small strainer. Add this lovely liquid into one quart of your favorite lemonade. Add ice and fresh lemon slices; chill.
Add 8 – 10 sprigs of freshly picked lavender buds (no foliage please).
Cover and allow to sit one hour; this will extract flavors from lavender buds. Remove sprigs of lavender with small strainer. Add this lovely liquid into one quart of your favorite lemonade. Add ice and fresh lemon slices; chill.
Variation: Add the lavender liquid to one quart lemon
iced tea. Enjoy!
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Be creative—think SWEET—think SAVORY. Limeade with Mojito mint… lemonade enhanced
with lemon basil. Try it… you’ll LIKE
it!!
SATURDAY (AUG 3, 2013) visit LAMMSCAPES! for our “Sweets & Treats” garden tea
party. We’ll show you how to find refreshing goodness
in your garden— please join us for tea! LAMMSCAPES!
2708 Sherman Road, Jackson WI
53037
M. Lynn Schmid, Certified Master Gardener
A.A.S. Landscape/Horticulture/Arboriculture
A.A.S. Landscape/Horticulture/Arboriculture
