Honey Lemon Balm Spritzers |
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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What to do? What to do...with my lemon balm? Adapted from Bon Appetit August 2011. To make this alcoholic add 1 ounce light liquor such as gin, rum, etc. per serving. Ingredients:
1/2 cup honey |
2 cups warm water |
1/2 cup limes (or combination of the two) or 1/2 cup lemon juice (or combination of the two) |
1 cup cold water |
1 cup lemon balm, lightly packed |
limes or lemon slice |
2 cups cold sparkling water |
Directions:
1. In a large pitcher, mix honey and warm water until honey combined.
2. Add lime/lemon juice and 1 cup cold water. Mix well.
3. Crush lemon balm and add to mixture. Using a muddle or wooden spoon handle, smash lemon balm in bottom of pitcher. Add lime/lemon slices and refrigerate mixture until chilled (about an hour).
4. Once chilled, add 2 cups of cold sparkling water. Stir.
5. Pour through a strainer into individual glasses over crushed ice.
6. Garnish beverages with lemon balm leaves and citrus slices
7. For alcoholic version, stir in 1 oz. of light liquor to each glass.
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