A Good Minty Drink?

Question

I recently bought a Mint plant so I can make some minty drinks this summer.

Anyone have any suggestions?

Answer 1

Mojitos

Answer 2

One of our favorites was discovered by my brother when he had a mint plant by the front door.

Take a really ripe banana.  If you buy those over ripe ones that you can get really cheap it's nice.  Anyhow, you peel the banana, stick it in a Baggie (this works well with lots of bananas and a gallon size Baggie), then put it in the freezer.  

When you're ready for the drink, get out your blender, put in a cup of milk and one of the frozen bananas.  (I like to add extra sugar- but then I like sugar).

Add a dash of vanilla and blend.  When it's good and thick, toss in a mint leaf and blend a bit longer.

Voila!    Yummmm!

Answer 3

Get ice, and whipping cream, all that stuff.... Make a mint chocolate chip milkshake! refreshing!

Answer 4

Iced Mocha Mint Lattes!!!

Answer 5

Minty Lattes. Pretty good:)

Answer 6

MINT TEA

      Yield: 8 servings

Into a 6 cup glass or china teapot:

Pour boiling water, rinse and throw the water away.

Put in: 3 heaping Tbs. OOLONG TEA (do not use teabags)

2 heaping Tbs. DRIED MINT LEAVES

1/2 cup SUGAR.

Fill the teapot to the brim with BOILING WATER.

Allow to steep covered for 5 minutes.

Stir up the infusion and taste the liquid to see if it is sweet enough.

Strain into juice glasses (5 to 6 oz.).

Note: Prepare second infusion while the guests are enjoying the first. Add 1 tsp. tea, 1 tsp. mint and 2 Tbs. sugar to the pot. Add boiling water to allow to steep for 5 minutes. Stir again. Taste for sweetness. Strain to serve.

Answer 7

Mint is great in iced tea or a mixture of iced tea and lemonade.  It's even great in crystal lite lemonade.  Add crushed, fresh leaves to the glass or pitcher at serving time (much better than letting it sit in the fridge).

For boozy drinks, mint julep and mojitos are big faves.  I also like lemonade, vodka and mint.

Answer 8

i say, i say a mint julep, of coarse

Answer 9

Mojitos...

3 fresh mint sprigs

2 tsp sugar

3 tbsp fresh lime juice

1 1/2 oz light rum-i usually use bacardi

club soda-optional-adds extra zing

In a tall thin glass, crush part of the mint with a fork to coat the inside. Add the sugar and lime juice and stir thoroughly. Top with ice. Add rum and mix. Top off with *chilled* club soda (or seltzer). Add a lime slice and the remaining mint, and serve.

Answer 10

Mojitos are great.  Mint Juleps are good too.

Answer 11

hmm The only thing that I know of is a mint cholate chip Icecream shake. Try allcooks.com and see what recipies you can find. I use this website alot to find some new and inspiring ideas for cookouts and get togethers.

Answer 12

"hmm The only thing that I know of is a mint cholate chip Icecream shake"

SNAP.

Answer 13

Fresh squeezed lime ade with chopped mint leaves.  It's delicious!  Tastes like a non-alcoholic mojito.