Ta rt and Sweet H on ey Lime R ec ipes BY KATHERINE COWGER HONEY LIME MOJITO A truly refreshing cocktail for your happy hour, this honey lime mojito is simple and delicate with crisp mint and warm notes of honey. Honey Simple Syrup: • 1/4 cup honey • 1/4 cup water 1.
In a small saucepan, heat honey and water over medium low. Stir until combined. Cool and store in an airtight container for up to one month.
For the cocktail: • • • • • • 1.
2 oz citrus rum 2 oz honey simple syrup juice of 1 lime 2-3 mint leaves lime sparkling water fresh mint sprig and lime slice to garnish (optional) In a cocktail shaker with ice, add rum, honey simple syrup, lime juice and mint. Shake and strain over ice. Top with lime sparkling water and garnish with a fresh mint sprig and lime slice. Cheers!
MINI HONEY LIME OLIVE OIL CAKES WITH LIME WHIPPED CREAM The perfect light summer dessert, these mini honey lime olive oil cakes are great for any occasion. Notes of cardamom with the lime elevate the cake while the lime whipped cream takes it up a notch! Honey lime cakes: • • • • • • •
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1 plain Greek yogurt 2/3 cup olive oil (plus extra for cups) 2/3 cup honey 2 tsp lime zest 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups flour
