I grow mint at home and we always have a never ending supply in our kitchen. Mint is happiest in a sunny spot, with plenty of water and doesn’t like to share it’s soil. It is such a versatile herb, it is great in salads, sweets, drinks and cocktails. I love to make a hot mint tea in winter and a cool refreshing beverage as it warms up. You can sweeten it with sugar syrup, honey, maple syrup or make it with just the mint.
These heart shaped ice cubes add a bit of fun to your Valentine’s Day! I found these ones at Williams & Sonoma, they are made by Tovolo.
Mint Tea Heart Ice Cubes (makes 12, 45ml ice cubes)
Ingredients:
1 large bunch mint (set aside the top ends of the mint for the cubes)
2 1/2 tbsp sugar syrup (honey or maple syrup)
3 cups boiling water
Method:
(1) Clean mint under cold water. Place mint in a glass jug and add the boiling water. Add sugar syrup. Steep for 45 minutes. Drain the liquid and discard the mint. Pour back into jug.
(2) Place 1 mint sprig in each heart ice cube. Pour mint tea mixture into ice cubes. Place in freezer until frozen solid.
To Serve: Place 1 ice cube in each glass. Add 200ml of chilled water. Serve with a straw and add a little sparkle with these Heart and Arrow Swizzle Sticks.
In all things beautiful,
Lyn xx