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.
