Mint Lemonade Quotes

When it is hot like this they lie by the pool for hours, not eating but drinking—pitchers of iced mint tea for breakfast, liters of lemonade for lunch, bottles of Aligoté for dinner—and they leave the house’s every window, every door open, the ceiling fans spinning, so that at night, when they finally seal it shut, they trap within it the fragrance of meadows and trees.

My smells of university are the tarry wax on Barbour jackets and the oily wool of a Guernsey jumper. Fiendish fruity Pimms made in plastic dustbins for summer parties, with sickly sweet lemonade, fragrant with slices of apple and cucumber and handfuls of mint.

strawberry sunrise Though its name is somewhat evocative of a sweet elderly couple holding hands as they watch the sunrise, this drink is rather bold in its combination of prosecco, white wine, and tequila. In other words, this beautiful farm-to-table beverage has a bit of a sneaky bite. It’s best enjoyed, I’d say, with a lover, though it goes down just as easily with friends over brunch, during an at-home happy hour, or when alone on a Saturday afternoon with your cat/dog/pig/opossum. TIME: 5 MINUTES SERVES: 1 2 strawberries Ground pink peppercorns 1 ounce tequila 2 ounces sauvignon blanc 1 ounce Strawberry Syrup 1½ ounces Strawberry Mint Lemonade 1 ounce prosecco Splash of fresh orange juice Cut the stem out of each strawberry with a “V” cut, then slice each strawberry from top to bottom into ¼-inch-thick slices so that each slice resembles a heart. Take the prettiest slice and cut a small notch in its narrow end. Spread the pink peppercorns on a small plate. Dip one edge of the strawberry slice in the pink pepper until the edge is coated. Set aside, reserving the pink pepper. Fill a wineglass with ice and add the remaining strawberry slices. Add the tequila, sauvignon blanc, strawberry syrup, lemonade, prosecco, and orange juice to the glass. Sprinkle a pinch of pink pepper on top of the drink. Stir with a barspoon. Secure the notched strawberry garnish to the rim of the glass. Serve and enjoy.

strawberry mint lemonade This nonalcoholic beverage is simple summertime perfection (although technically, given its use of frozen strawberries, it could be enjoyed year-round—and anyway, the world is only getting warmer!). I envision it served at a large family picnic or, if you’re more the introverted type, a party of one spent whiling away a hot afternoon with a good old-fashioned book. TIME: 10 MINUTES SERVES: 8 4 cups frozen strawberries 1 cup fresh lemon juice 1 cup Strawberry Syrup 5 cups water Handful of fresh mint In a blender, combine the strawberries, lemon juice, strawberry syrup, water, and mint.

strawberry mint lemonade This nonalcoholic beverage is simple summertime perfection (although technically, given its use of frozen strawberries, it could be enjoyed year-round—and anyway, the world is only getting warmer!). I envision it served at a large family picnic or, if you’re more the introverted type, a party of one spent whiling away a hot afternoon with a good old-fashioned book. TIME: 10 MINUTES SERVES: 8 4 cups frozen strawberries 1 cup fresh lemon juice 1 cup Strawberry Syrup 5 cups water Handful of fresh mint In a blender, combine the strawberries, lemon juice, strawberry syrup, water, and mint. Blend until fully combined. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher. Serve and enjoy.

This mint plant, sheltered against Aunt Gert's cottage wall, seemed likely to make it to spring. "Persian mint," she explained. "I planted it last summer. The first time I ever had it was in Jordan, on a tour for educators. They serve a drink there limonana, a frosty mint lemonade.