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Volume 5, Number 45 - May 7, 2004
Mad Mad Martian Juice

 

Ingredients:

1/2  cup snipped fresh mint or basil or 1/4 cup snipped fresh tarragon
1  recipe Simple Syrup (see recipe below)
1-1/2  cups water
2  cups ice cubes
Lavender sprigs
Lemon wedges

Instructions:

In a blender container combine herb, syrup, and water. 

Cover; blend until nearly smooth. With blender running, gradually add ice cubes through hole in lid, blending until slushy. 

To serve, pour into glasses and serve with lavender sprigs and/or lemon wedges. 

Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan combine 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water. Bring just to boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar. Cool; cover and chill at least 1 hour before using. Makes about 1/3 cup.

Servings: 3-4

Nutrition Facts: 
Amount Per  Serving: Calories 65 g
Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, 
Sodium 8 mg, 

Courtesy Of: http://betterrecipes.bhg.com