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Minty Limeade

Author: Laurie McCann-Crowell, Golden Fig Epicurean Delights, Market Vendor/Producer

Makes 10 – 8 ounce servings

1-1/4  cup  white sugar
1/3  cup  Peppermint Sugar (Golden Fig product)
8  cups  water
1-1/2  cup  lime juice, fresh squeezed preferred
fresh mint springs for garnish

In a small saucepan, combine Peppermint Sugar and white sugar with 1 cup water. Bring to boil and stir to dissolve sugar. Allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until chilled. Remove any seeds from lime juice, but leave pulp. In pitcher, stir together chilled syrup, lime juice and remaining 7 cups water. 

Garnish with fresh mint or, if you’re feeling “Martha” you could freeze some fresh mint into your ice cubes for a very chic "peppermint ice cube".

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