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Limoncello Cocktail with Mint

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Limoncello Cocktail with Mint

A lovely customer shared her cocktail recipe using the super fresh Mint from Bountiful! Enjoy :)  Serves 2 Ingredients San Pellegrino Chinotto - 1 can (well chilled) Lemon liquor (Limoncello) - 40 ml Vodka - 40 ml 4 sprigs of fresh mint Directions1. Wash and pluck mint leaves from stalk.2. Gently rub mint leaves with hands to release flavours.3. For alcohol base --In a cocktail shaker, add mint leaves, vodka and limoncello with a few cubes of ice and shake vigorously till the alcohol base is infused with mint flavour.4. Strain away mint leaves and divide alcohol base equally into...

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Crispy Gem and Dill Salad

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Crispy Gem and Dill Salad

This is a simple salad that can be whipped up in seconds. The fresh dill sprigs add a depth of flavour and dimension to an otherwise simple side salad. Crispy gem lettuce is used in the this salad, but you could try with other crunchy lettuces like the crystal lettuce too.  Ingredients 2 crispy gem lettuce heads, leaves separated 10g fresh dill sprigs 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced into rounds 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp lemon juice/ balsamic vinegar/ honey balsamic vinegar Putting the salad together  Roughly shred lettuce into 2cm-thick strips. Place in a large serving bowl with dill. Toss to combine. Top salad with sliced onion....

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Perfectly Baked Salmon with Dill and Lemon

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Perfectly Baked Salmon with Dill and Lemon

A tried-and-tested baked salmon recipe from Inspired Taste! It's super easy and taste great too! Ingredients: One 1 1/2-pound salmon fillet, or two 12-ounce fillets, preferably wild-caught 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and fresh ground black pepper 1 lemon, cut into slices 3 to 4 sprigs of fresh dill, plus more for serving 1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon blanc (substitute: fish stock, chicken stock, or water) Three Quick and Easy Steps For Perfect Salmon Season the salmon with salt and fresh ground black pepper. I’m generous when it comes to the salt and make sure that I season...

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Fresh Herb Mocktails and Cocktails

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Fresh Herb Mocktails and Cocktails

Basil. Cilantro. Dill. Mint. Rosemary. Sage. Thyme. Whether they’re muddled, infused, or simply snipped for a pretty and fragrant garnish, fresh herbs make a wonderful addition to any drinks!  Check out the list of fresh herb mocktails* and cocktails we have compiled:  Dill Dill Cucumber Gin Fizz: with lime, club soda, cumber and gin Mint Mojito: with club soda, sugar, lime and rum  Mint Julep: with sugar and bourbon  Whiskey Smash: with lemon, sugar syrup, and bourbon whiskey Virgin Mojito*: with sugar, soda water, and lime Mint Margarita Mocktail*: with sugar, lemon, and 7up/Sprite   Rosemary  Smoked Rose Cocktail: with sugar, Scotch whiskey,...

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Fresh Mint Dressing

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Fresh Mint Dressing

This mint dressing is as refreshing as they get. It’s made with freshly squeezed lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and lots of fresh mint. Honey, Dijon mustard and garlic round out the flavors and make it irresistible. Recipe is adapted from Cookie and Kate. INGREDIENTS ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil/ garlic or lemon extra-virgin olive oil/ avocado oil ½ cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons) 15g of fresh mint  3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt 10 twists of freshly ground black pepper  INSTRUCTIONS In a food processor, combine all of the ingredients and blend until smooth....

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