Photos and text by KARA DiCAMILLO/ecoRI.org News contributor
It’s been hot here in Rhode Island, which means
it’s the perfect weather for frozen concoctions.
What’s a better way to cool
off before dinner than with a tasty beverage made with local ingredients?
I
used the mint that I grow in my garden, along with fresh-picked blueberries
that are now in season.
I added a bit of rum for a delicious kick, and a dash
of sugar to sweeten it a bit.
Blueberry-Mint Cooler
Makes 1-2 cups, depending on size
Makes 1-2 cups, depending on size
Quarter-cup of mint leaves
Half-cup of blueberries
Quarter-cup of rum
1 teaspoon of sugar
Cracked ice
Half-cup of blueberries
Quarter-cup of rum
1 teaspoon of sugar
Cracked ice
Combine the ingredients in a blender and, before
blending, fill the ice to the 1-cup mark. Blend until smooth. Garnish with
fresh mint sprigs before serving.