“Tree-ripened Ontario plums offer a refreshing and aromatic summer aperitif. Add a splash of sparkling wine or gingerale for a touch of flair.” – Chef Mark Picone, Vineland, ON
Prep Time10 mins
INGREDIENTS
1 lb ripe Ontario plums, golden or blue, washed and pitted
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp fresh chopped mint
1 tsp lemon juice
½ lemon zest
1 cup crushed ice (or 2 cups [500 mL] cubed ice)
splash of sparkling wine
Fresh mint sprigs
DIRECTIONS
1
In a blender, add plums, honey, mint, lemon juice and zest and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
2
Add ice and blend until slushy.
3
Distribute evenly between two glasses, top with a splash of sparkling wine and a sprig of mint.
Ingredients
1 lb ripe Ontario plums, golden or blue, washed and pitted
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp fresh chopped mint
1 tsp lemon juice
½ lemon zest
1 cup crushed ice (or 2 cups [500 mL] cubed ice)
splash of sparkling wine
Fresh mint sprigs
Directions
1
In a blender, add plums, honey, mint, lemon juice and zest and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
2
Add ice and blend until slushy.
3
Distribute evenly between two glasses, top with a splash of sparkling wine and a sprig of mint.