Fresh Mint Cordial Recipes

PINEAPPLE MOJITO SANGRIA

Steps:

• Instructions
• In a heavy pitcher, muddle together the lime slices, peppermint leaves, and sugar. You can use a muddler made specifically for the purpose or a sturdy wooden spoon.
• Add the pineapple, then pour the wine, rum, and pineapple juice over the top.
• Cover and place in the refrigerator for 4 - 5 hours.
• Remove from refrigerator and add the lemon lime soda. Add ice and a few chunks of the pineapple to your glass and pour sangria over. Garnish with additional mint leaves and pineapple wedge if desired. Serve (with a straw, if you like).

FRESH MINT CORDIAL

Steps:

• 1. Put the rinsed, clean mint leaves in a large bowl, add the sugar and pound with end of a rolling pin or a pestle in order to bruise and crush the leaves and sugar to a paste
• 2. Pour 1 cup of boiling water over mint paste. Stir, cover and leave to infuse for at least 2 hours or until the mixture is completely cold.
• 3. Strain through a sieve into a saucepan, pressing and squeezing the mint to extract the maximum flavor. Place the pan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved, then bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes. Add your food coloring now if desired, as well as mint extract.
• 4. Pour immediately into a warm sterilized bottle using funnel. Seal, label and leave to cool, then store in the fridge. Shake before using.
• 5. If canning, pour into canning jars, add lids and caps and process 20 min (for pints) at 10lb pressure.