Honey. Rum. Mint. Lemonade. All the things that are so sweet, refreshing and delicious- especially when they are all piled into one big batch of cocktails.

Honey Rum Mint Lemonade from HeatherChristo.com

And this delectable drink was exactly what I was in the mood for after two all –day field day field trips in a row. 2nd graders Tuesday (well, that was a half day field trip) and then the Kindergarteners was definitely an all day affair. They are SO cute, but I just don’t know how you teachers do it. All of us mom’s who were there to help out were dragging by the end of the day- I can not imagine how teachers do it each and every day- Kudos to you all. I am incredibly appreciative. You are all saints.

Honey Rum Mint Lemonade from HeatherChristo.com

So anyways, a couple days of kid volunteering and then the usual afterschool run of activities (oh, and my jobS) and I needed a drinky poo. And I thought I would share it with you since it is Thirsty Thursday and all. Honey Rum Mint Lemonade. Sweetened only with honey so it has a much deeper, less saccharine sweetness that is a lovely companion to the white rum and the sour lemon. The mint makes it light and refreshing. Just the thing for a hot Summer evening!

And by the way- just leave out the rum for a totally delicious KID FRIENDLY lemonade- this was originally developed for Pia (without the rum!) because it was sweetened with honey not sugar. If you are vegan, feel free to sub in agave.

 

Honey Rum Mint Lemonade
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Prep time: 
Cook time: 
Total time: 
Serves: 4-6
 
Ingredients
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ cup mint leaves
  • 1 cup white rum
  • 3 cups cold water
  • ice
Instructions
  1. In a small sauce pan, combine the honey and the water and bring to a simmer, whisking until it is melted into the water.
  2. Fill a pitcher with ice and add the mint and rum. Then add the honey mixture, the lemon juice and the cold water and stir really well to combine. Serve chilled.
  3. Preparation: 10 minutes
  4. Cook Time: 5 minutes
  5. Servings: 4-6

 

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Honey. Rum. Mint. Lemonade. All the things that are so sweet, refreshing and delicious- especially when they are all piled into one big batch of cocktails.

Honey Rum Mint Lemonade from HeatherChristo.com

And this delectable drink was exactly what I was in the mood for after two all –day field day field trips in a row. 2nd graders Tuesday (well, that was a half day field trip) and then the Kindergarteners was definitely an all day affair. They are SO cute, but I just don’t know how you teachers do it. All of us mom’s who were there to help out were dragging by the end of the day- I can not imagine how teachers do it each and every day- Kudos to you all. I am incredibly appreciative. You are all saints.

Honey Rum Mint Lemonade from HeatherChristo.com

So anyways, a couple days of kid volunteering and then the usual afterschool run of activities (oh, and my jobS) and I needed a drinky poo. And I thought I would share it with you since it is Thirsty Thursday and all. Honey Rum Mint Lemonade. Sweetened only with honey so it has a much deeper, less saccharine sweetness that is a lovely companion to the white rum and the sour lemon. The mint makes it light and refreshing. Just the thing for a hot Summer evening!

And by the way- just leave out the rum for a totally delicious KID FRIENDLY lemonade- this was originally developed for Pia (without the rum!) because it was sweetened with honey not sugar. If you are vegan, feel free to sub in agave.

 

Honey Rum Mint Lemonade
Author: 
Prep time: 
Cook time: 
Total time: 
Serves: 4-6
 
Ingredients
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ cup mint leaves
  • 1 cup white rum
  • 3 cups cold water
  • ice
Instructions
  1. In a small sauce pan, combine the honey and the water and bring to a simmer, whisking until it is melted into the water.
  2. Fill a pitcher with ice and add the mint and rum. Then add the honey mixture, the lemon juice and the cold water and stir really well to combine. Serve chilled.
  3. Preparation: 10 minutes
  4. Cook Time: 5 minutes
  5. Servings: 4-6

 

Recipe by Heather Christo (http://heatherchristo.com)