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M MinnesotaChef Member Minneapolis,MN Joined: Jul 23, 2008 Posts: 21	M MinnesotaChef Posted posted on Sat, Aug 2, 2008 8:07 PM A few little tricks that might help: Rub the edge of the glass with the mint leaves that are too large for garnishes on the rim of the glass just before service. Fold it up a little to bruise the cell structure and release the oils. This will increase the aromatic effect of adding it directly to the drink without dilution and the benefits of bruising without the unsightly effects thereof. This could also be done with a straw I suppose for the same effect. Any leftover mint can be dried crushed fine and mixed with sugar for rimming glasses, or mixed with water in a blender to a very loose infusion and frozen in ice cube trays for any number of uses. The mint won't oxidize and stays tasting fresh as the day you picked/ bought it.

A few little tricks that might help:

Rub the edge of the glass with the mint leaves that are too large for garnishes on the rim of the glass just before service. Fold it up a little to bruise the cell structure and release the oils. This will increase the aromatic effect of adding it directly to the drink without dilution and the benefits of bruising without the unsightly effects thereof. This could also be done with a straw I suppose for the same effect.

Any leftover mint can be dried crushed fine and mixed with sugar for rimming glasses, or mixed with water in a blender to a very loose infusion and frozen in ice cube trays for any number of uses. The mint won't oxidize and stays tasting fresh as the day you picked/ bought it.

Post #398507 by MinnesotaChef on Sat, Aug 2, 2008 8:07 PM