This is the type of mint has a Fruity Mint flavour with a hint of lime
Below you will find some example lime mint recipes – and more info on how to use lime mint in cooking lower down the page.
How to make Sudanese style Lime mint lemonade
How to make the best fresh Mint Sauce
I will be adding more recipes over time. For the lastest ones visit my Instagram page
Why use lime mint for cooking?
It’s ideal for lemonade, cocktails (Mojitos) as well as salads and some savoury recipes (lovely in sauces with fish or chicken)
Typical lime mint recipes:
- Fresh mint syrup mojito (simply use less lime in the recipe)
- Mint sauce (Replace the mint used in the recipe with lime mint for a lightly different & fresher flavour)
- Will be adding more soon
How to use lime mint in cooking
When you use it in lime mint recipes all you do is remove the leaves from the stems – and either simply rub them to release the flavour or chop them. The way you use it will depend on the recipe, follow the links above for more detail.
Very easy to grow at home
It is very easy to grow but will grow very fast. The picture above shows a lime mint plant which was had grown to a ‘harvesting’ stage in only 2 months, from a plug plant planted in a pot in the garden.
- This mint prefers direct sunlight or partial shade and a well drained soil.
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