Tag: mint

Mint Julep
May 14, 2026

Mint Julep

If you only think of mint juleps when it’s Kentucky Derby season, I think that’s a crying (neighing?) shame! Not only does the classic frosty cup and minty flavor provide a cooling freshness on a hot day, but it’s also one of the best low-effort cocktails out there. It’s …

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Chocolate Mint Bars
October 15, 2020

Chocolate Mint Bars

Ingredients: Bottom Chocolate Layer: 3 eggs 1 cup powdered sugar ½ cup softened butter ½ cup semi-sweet dark chocolate ¼ cup flour ½ teaspoon peppermint extract/essence 1 pinch of salt Middle Mint Layer: 2 cups icing sugar ¾ cup softened butter 1 teaspoon peppermint extract/essence …

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Kiwi, mint and pineapple smoothies
May 1, 2020

Kiwi, mint and pineapple smoothies

Ingredients:

  • handful ice cubes
  • 4 kiwis, 3 peeled and chopped, 1 sliced for decoration
  • 400g pineapple chunks
  • 3 mint sprigs, leaves picked, plus extra sprigs to serve

Instructions:

  1. Put all of the ingredients apart from the decorative kiwi slices and extra mint sprigs in a food processor or blender, then blitz until smooth.
  2. Divide between 4 small glasses or 2 larger ones, then top with a mint sprig and a slice of kiwi.

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