HERBAL SODAS
Don't let an abundance of herbs go to waste. Pluck several types of sprigs -- we used basil, mint, and thyme -- and we use them to flavor a basic sugar syrup. Mix the concoction with ice and sparkling water, then garnish the drinks with additional sprigs.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes Cocktail Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put sugar and 1 cup water into a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat; add herbs. Cover; let cool completely.
- Pour syrup through a fine sieve into a small bowl; discard herbs. Stir in lemon juice. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
- Fill glasses with ice. Add 2 to 4 tablespoons syrup; top with sparkling water or club soda, and stir.
LEMON VERBENA SYRUP
Provided by Anton Nocito
Categories Spritzer Non-Alcoholic Herb Cocktail Party Spring Summer Chill Party Boil Drink
Yield Makes about 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, bring the water and sugar to a boil. Add the lemon verbena leaves and cover the pan. Steep for 15 minutes.
- Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer, discard the leaves, and let cool. Store the syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Cherry Verbena Soda
- For one drink, fill a tall glass with ice. Add 1 tablespoon of the Lemon Verbena Syrup, 2 tablespoons of Sour Cherry Syrup , and a few dashes of acid phosphate or lemon juice or citric acid solution. Top with seltzer and mix gently. Garnish with lemon verbena leaves and maraschino cherries, if desired.
LEMON VERBENA SODA
Categories Non-Alcoholic Herb Cocktail Party Low Sodium Lemon Simmer Drink
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In heavy medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together water and sugar until sugar dissolves. Simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat, and add lemon verbena. Let steep 10 minutes, then strain. Fill 4 tall glasses with ice. Divide syrup among them, pour in club soda, stir, and serve.
LEMON VERBENA JELLY
This wonderful subtly flavored lemon verbena jelly is fabulous spread on scones or toasted brioche, or in the center of thumbprint butter cookies. Would make a lovely foodie or hostess gift. Adapted from Morning Sun Herb Farm in Vacaville, California.
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Jellies
Time 55m
Yield 5 six ounce jars
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put the lemon verbena leaves, lemon zest and water into a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over moderate to high heat, then turn the heat to simmer and cover the pan. Cook for 15 minutes, then remove the pan from the heat and allow to stand, covered, for several hours.
- Pour the infusion through a strainer into a large, deep saucepan. Press on the leaves to extract all flavor, then discard the leaves and zest. Stir in the lemon juice and sugar and bring to a full rolling boil over high heat. Add food coloring. Stir in the pectin and return to a full rolling boil. Boil hard for two minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from the heat and skim the foam, if necessary. Ladle the jelly into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Seal with new lids and metal rings.
- Process for 5 minutes in a hot water bath. Makes about five 6-ounce jars.
- This subtly flavored jelly is good with scones or toasted brioche, or in the center of thumbprint butter cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 623.8, Sodium 4.9, Carbohydrate 161.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 160
LEMON VERBENA DRINK
Fast and refreshing, I found this recipe during my search to use some of the lemon verbena I have growing in the garden.
Provided by Sandi From CA
Categories Beverages
Time 15m
Yield 1 liter
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil and remove from heat.
- Add lemon verbena, mint and honey.
- Infuse for 10 minutes, then strain.
- Cool and serve over ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.5, Sodium 3.8, Carbohydrate 51.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 51.7, Protein 0.2
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