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Recipe
Simple syrup (complete recipe used for both the Mango Lemonade and Grapefruit Spritzer)
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
Directions: Combine the equal parts water and sugar and heat just until the sugar dissolves. Bring mixture to boil then lower the heat to a simmer until the mixture looks oily and has a nice sheen, about 3-5 minutes. Then let the simple syrup cool completely before adding to drinks.
Mango Lemonade
2 mangoes, pureed
juice of 2 lemons
1/2 simple syrup mixture (recipe above)
6-7 cups filtered water
Directions: Combine mango puree, lemon juice, simple syrup, and water to taste. Stir to combine. Chill until ready to serve or serve with ice.
Grapefruit Lemonade Spritzer
juice of 2 ruby red grapefruits (this gives the drink an absolutely beautiful color!)
juice of 2 lemons
1/2 simple syrup mixture (recipe above)
1 750-mL bottle of Pellegrino, or other sparkling water
Directions: Combine juices, simple syrup, and sparkling water. Stir to combine. Chill until ready to serve or serve with ice.
Proscuitto Gruyere Croissants
Recipe and croissant-making technique from alexandracooks.
Ingredients
Pastry
1/4 cup warm water
1/2 cup milk at room temperature
1 package (2.25 tsp) rapid rise yeast
1 large egg at room temperature
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp sugar
1 cup (8oz) unsalted butter, cold, cut into thin slices
filling
8-16 thin slices of prosciutto or smoked ham (depending on how many croissants you are making, 1 slice per croissant)
4 oz (1/2 cup) Gruyere or similar cheese, cut into matchstick-sized pieces, about 3 pieces per croissant
egg wash
1 egg beaten with 2 Tbsp of milk
Visit the lovely alexandracooks for the directions and technique.
xoxo,
the wild pair