Season three is proving to be much more ripe with food than any other season. Here’s another one from the HBO show:
See that pitcher on the bottom right? The one with what could only be lemonsweet with strawberries in it? That’s the special at the Inn this week.
Strawberry Lemonsweet
Now, I’ll admit that when I’m watching the show, I obsessively look at the dishware, glassware, and plates of food. When I saw this, I had to try it! I’ve used an adapted lemonsweet recipe from the cookbook for this, and the result is a perfect beverage to see you through spring and into the long days of summer. It’s sweet, with a citrus punch, but also with wonderful subtle flavors imparted by the herbs and strawberries. The longer it sits to infuse, the pinker and more flavorful it will get!
Strawberry Lemonsweet Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 orange
- 4 lemons
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1-2 Tbs. bruised thyme, rosemary, or mint, to taste
- 4 cups water
- 1 pint strawberries, stemmed and sliced
Zest half an orange and half a lemon. Juice all the fruits, and add the juice, zest, sugar, herbs, and water. Whisk or pour into a bottle and shake to mix. Strain into a serving pitcher, add the strawberries. The berries will gradually add color and flavor to the rest of the beverage, making it even more delicious! Garnish each glass with an extra slice or two of strawberry, and a small sprig of herb.
