lemon verbena! a great summery herb...

i love summer & i love herbs... here is a recipe for a tasty summer treat!

LEMON VERBENA ICE CUPS

1 1/2 cups sugar

5 cups water divided

1/3 cup lime juice

1/4 cup lemon juice

1 tablespoon minced fresh lemon verbena leaves

Limes & lemons, halved and pulp removed

Lime peel & additional lemon verbena leaves, optional

In a saucepan, combine sugar & 1 cup water; bring to a boil. Boil & stir until sugar is dissolved.

Remove from the heat; cool.

Add juices, lemon verbena & remaining water. Cover & refridgerate over night.

When ready to freeze, pour mixture into the cylinder of an ice cream freezer; freeze according to manufacture's directions.

Spoon into lime & lemon cups.

Garnish with lime peel & lemon verbena if desired.

YEILD: 12 servings.