posted August 15, 2012 01:21 AM            

Noon-Moon Chiller

Ingredients:

1 Large Cucumber, sliced thin
2 cups Fresh Mint Leaves
1 Large Asian Pear, sliced thin
1 Handful of Cilantro
1 Lemon
2 cups Granulated Sugar
4 cups Water
Lots of Ice

Create a Simple Sirup:
Add -
The 2 cups Sugar, 1 cup of Water, the Zest of 1 Lemon, and the Mint to a small sauce pan.
Set the stove to medium heat and reduce to low, once the sirup begins to simmer
Let simmer for 5 min (or more if you want more minty-ness, it's best not to exceed 10 min or the bitterness in the leaves will translate).
Don't forget to stir occasionally.

Add -
The Cucumber, Asian Pear, Cilantro, and Lemon Juice to your pitcher.

Add -
The Simple Sirup through a strainer and fill the pitcher with ice.
Bring the three remaining cups of Water to a rolling boil and add them on top of the ice

Stir and serve

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Sun-Blush Breeze

Ingredients:

4 Large Asian Pears, sliced thin
1 Large Ruby Grapefruit
2 cups Fresh Mint Leaves
2 cups Confectioner's Sugar
4 cups Water
Lots of Ice

Create a Simple Sirup:
Add -
The 2 cups Sugar, 1 cup of Water, the Zest of 1/2 Grapefruit, and the Mint to a small sauce pan.
Set the stove to medium heat and reduce to low, once the sirup begins to simmer
Let simmer for 5 min (or more if you want more minty-ness, it's best not to exceed 10 min or the bitterness in the leaves will translate).
Don't forget to stir occasionally.

Add -
The Asian Pear and Grapefruit Juice to your pitcher.

Add -
The Simple Sirup through a strainer and fill the pitcher with ice.
Bring the three remaining cups of Water to a rolling boil and add them on top of the ice

posted August 15, 2012 01:48 PM            

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