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Lemonade with sweet geranium and lemon balm leaves

Clodagh McKenna from Great Food Live
Sweet geranium and lemon balm add a special touch to this delightfully refreshing summer drink from Clodagh McKenna

Lemonade with sweet geranium and lemon balm leaves

Method

1. To make the stock syrup, place the sugar and water into a saucepan and heat until the sugar has completely dissolved.

2. Add the geranium leaves and lemon balm and boil for 2 minutes; leave to cool.

3. Stir the lemon and orange juice together and add the stock syrup and water. Chill until ready to serve.

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fiona57 | Posted 13-Jun-08

I would also like to know so far I have been told three of the following: Pelargonium graveolens (there are 200 species), pelargonium citriodorum and also pelargonium citronella. If you could clarify exactly so that I can order that would be great.

leeza | Posted 06-Jun-08

hi i love to cook with flowers i use alot in salads and sauces. Just wondered if you could be a bit more specific as to what is a sweet geranuim, i have several varieties but not sure which is which.
many thanks
liza