https://rvanews.com All the news, none of that gross newsprint feel Tue, 10 Nov 2020 02:23:10 +0000 en-US https://rvanews.com/iced-lemonade-with-vodka-and-mint?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS+Readership Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:49:32 +0000 Kelly Blanchard http://rvanews.com/?page_id=19361 <p style = "text-align:center"></p><h2>Ingredients</h2><ul><li>1 1/3 c. sugar</li><li>1 c. packed fresh mint, stemmed</li><li>2 lemons, sliced</li><li>2 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 10 lemons)</li><li>2 c. good quality vodka</li><li>1/2 c. water</li><li>ice cubes</li><li>1 liter club soda</li><li>lemon slices</li><li>mint sprigs</li></ul><h2>To prepare</h2><p>Combine the sugar, mint and lemons in a pitcher and mash lightly with the back of a wooden spoon. Let stand for 30 minutes. Add the lemon juice, vodka, and water and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Chill for 30 minutes to 2 hours. Strain the lemonade and discard the mint. Pour the lemonade to fill 1/3 of the glass and top with the club soda. Stir to blend. Garnish with lemon slice and a mint sprig. Make 8 servings.</p><p><br />Ho there, reader of RSS feeds! Do you ever want to support RVANews in a real and tangible way? Or at least pay a small penance for reading ad-free content? If so, <a href="https://www.patreon.com/rvanews">support us on Patreon for a couple bucks a month</a>!</p>