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 only 3 ingredients (if you don’t count ice), and the […]
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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 2 drops green food gel Chocolate Glaze: ½ cup melted […]
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: 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. Divide between […]