Mint Wine

When growth in the garden is abundant and we’re in the brewing groove, we’ll sometimes grab any random foodstuff and turn it into wine – more in hope than expectation. The concoction featuring pea and bean pods isn’t worth repeating, but one of our surprising successes is this minty creation. The dried fruit provides a strong, vinous body while the mint gives it a crisp freshness and pleasant, tingly finish. Served ice cold it has become a barbecue favourite, and also makes a super spritzer