Fine, icy crystals of a deeply colored infusion crunch under the spoon, with fresh blueberries and a mint leaf alongside: Dammann Frères’ Carcadet Cassis Menthe N°653, hibiscus with blackcurrant and peppermint, is naturally caffeine-free and made for summer.
Serves 4 · 15 min + 3 h freezing
- Steep 8 g of Carcadet Cassis Menthe in 2 1/2 cups (600 ml) of water at 203°F (95°C) for 6 minutes, then strain.
- Stir in 1/3 cup (70 g) of sugar and the juice of 1/2 lemon, then let cool.
- Pour into a shallow dish and freeze for 3 hours, scraping with a fork every 45 minutes to form fine crystals.
- Serve in chilled glasses with fresh blueberries and a mint leaf.
The star of this recipe: Carcadet Cassis Menthe N°653, by Dammann Frères.
