Lemon-Lime Basil Shortbread

Recipe Source: Bon Appetit

Makes 15

Ingredients:

1 cup all purpose flour

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/2 cup chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 cubes

2 tablespoons basil leaves

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon lime zest

1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1) Preheat the oven to 375. In a food processor, add the flour, powdered sugar, butter, basil, both zests, lemon juice, and salt.

2) Pulse until large, moist clumps form (30-45 seconds). Remove tablespoons of dough from the food processor and form small balls.

3) Space the balls 2 inches apart on a baking sheet. Lightly dust the bottom of a measuring cup (1 cup or 3/4 cup works well here) with powdered sugar and press the cookies down into 2 inch rounds.

4) Bake until edges are brown, 20 minutes-but watch the oven carefully. Let cool on a wire rack.

Thyme Lemonade

Recipe Adapted from Real Simple

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1/2 cup sugar

1 cup lemon juice (6-8 lemons)

10 sprigs of thyme

1/4 cup lime juice

Directions:

1) Make the simple syrup by combining the sugar and 1/2 cup of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved. Let cool.

2) In a large bowl, combine the syrup with 1 cup lemon juice and 3 cups water. Stir.

3) In a pitcher, mash the thyme with the lime juice. Add the lemonade and refrigerate for at least an hour.

4) Serve over plenty of ice!