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Our favourite and most versatile, Mint really is the king of all herbs.  It’s also a great source of vitamin A, which helps improve your eye health, brain function, immune system, and of course, stinky breath.  With over 600 different types across the world, and such a rampant growing herb, it’s easy for all of us to grow and use.  Many of the varieties are infused with other popular tastes such as pineapple mint, apple, orange, lemon, banana mint! ginger & chocolate - the list is endless.  Many of our dishes are heavily influenced by Mediterranean/Middle flavours, and it’s where Mint comes into its own.

Mint Julep - Classic, Simple & Easy :-)
Muddle 10 mint leaves in a ice cold cocktail shaker, Pop in 65ml of bourbon, 13ml of sugar syrup with ice and shake.  Strain into a highball glass with crushed ice. Churn gently with a long-handled spoon and top with more crushed ice. Garnish with a sprig of mint and serve.

To make the sugar syrup simply dissolve 200g sugar in 100ml water over a low heat. Leave to cool, then bottle. Store in the fridge for up to one week.

Simple Mint Water - Refreshing, Quick & Cooling  :-)
Crush 2 sprigs of mint by rolling it between your hands. Drop the crushed mint into 2 pints of water and refrigerate for a few hours.  You can add a little sugar if it needs to be sweeter.

Mint Mint Julep Recipe Summer Drinking