Mint Oh, My!

Thwarting our north-facing exposure our little hanging basket of mint has thrived (as mint is want to do). But as most mint growers know, when you have mint, you have a lot of it. Not wanting to waste a single gloriously fragrant leaf, we have been looking for ways to use our mint. So, we started by researching cocktails. Now the obvious choice is a Mint Julep, but here is a confession, Grant and I hate Mint Juleps. Instead we discovered the Ellison, a delicious and simple gin-based cocktail.

Gather These:

• Thin cucumber slices (average about 4 per serving)
• Mint leaves (about 4-5 per serving)
• 3/4 ounces lime juice
• 3/4 ounces simple syrup (or Raw sugar)
• 1 1/2 ounces of your favorite gin
• Lime wedge for garnish

Method:

• Muddle half the cucumbers and mint leaves with the simple syrup
• Add some ice and top with the gin and lime juice
• Garnish with remaining mint, cucumber, and lime wedge.

Cheers.