Berry, Berry Quite Contrary: Raspberry Mojitos (and Mint-Lime Simple Syrup) Recipe
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Berry, Berry Quite Contrary: Raspberry Mojitos (and Mint-Lime Simple Syrup)
August 9, 2015 By Isabelle Boucher 12 Comments | Filed Under: drinks, summer
When we first bought our little house, a little over nine years ago now, we inherited a very badly neglected garden that was mostly weeds.
Over the course of our first year, we discovered a few hardy gems that had managed to hang in there: an ancient gnarly old lilac bush, several patches of bearded irises, two peach trees, a big hydrangea with poofy pink blossoms, and the sturdy nectarine tree that stands guard beside our front door.
My favourite of all, though, is the little raspberry patch we discovered beside the garden gate. Somehow, it actually manages to…
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