In a double Old Fashioned glass combine mint and syrup, mashing mint with the back of a spoon to release flavor. Add remaining ingredients and enough ice to fill glass. Transfer mixture to a cocktail shaker and shake well. Serve drink in double Old Fashioned glass.
Simple Syrup recipe: In a saucepan, bring 1 1/4 cups sugar and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil, stirring, and boil until sugar is completely dissolved. Cool syrup completely. Syrup keeps, covered and chilled, for 2 months. Makes about 2 cups.
Prepare sushi rice according to your favourite recipe.
Cut the dill pickle into 4-8 wedges, depending on personal preference and the size of the pickle.
Place one sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi rolling mat. Spread a thin layer of rice on the nori (to do this, I use a fork, dampened with warm salt water).
Spread a line of peanut butter (approximately 1 heaping tbsp - more or less, depending on personal preference) along the rice, and arrange a singe row of pickle wedges on top of the peanut butter.
Roll, cut, and enjoy!
iners can season and toss sushi with chopsticks or spoons.
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Measure in your simple syrup. I like about 1
Fill a tall glass with ice.
Add all ingredients and mix well.
Lemon juice is according to taste. I only add about a teaspoon.
To prepare simple syrup:.
Mix equal parts water and sugar in a sauce pan over low heat. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons almond extract. Whisk until well blended and cool. Refrigerate until ready use. (I generally make a large batch and add it to lemonade and tea).
mix together the ingredients for sushi vinegar in a pan. Heat
shiny side down, on a sushi mat covered with plastic wrap
Spiced Simple Syrup: Place all of the ingredients in a medium saucepot, stir.
Place on high heat, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
Remove from heat, allow to cool completely.
Pour syrup through a strainer to remove spices.
Pour syrup into a jar with lid and store refrigerated. Shake before using.
Sangria: Combine wine, 3/4 cup spiced simple syrup, sparkling water, orange juice, and fruit slices. Stir briskly.
Serve over ice in large red wine glasses.
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