Mad Mad Martian Juice
Serve these fun green drinks at a summer party or a Halloween bash.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
3 or 4 servings
Ingredients
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1/2 cup snipped fresh mint or basil or 1/4 cup snipped fresh tarragon
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1 recipe Simple Syrup (see recipe below)
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1-1/2 cups water
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2 cups ice cubes
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Lavender sprigs
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Lemon wedges
Directions
1.
In a blender container combine herb, syrup, and water. Cover; blend until nearly smooth. With blender running, gradually add ice cubes through hole in lid, blending until slushy. To serve, pour into glasses and serve with lavender sprigs and/or lemon wedges. Makes 3 or 4 servings.
Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan combine 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water. Bring just to boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar. Cool; cover and chill at least 1 hour before using. Makes about 1/3 cup.
Nutrition information
Calories 65, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 8 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g, Total Sugar 16 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 15%, Calcium 2%, Iron 14%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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