Lemonade with Lemon Balm and Lemon Verbena

• 6 fresh lemon balm leaves
• 4 fresh lemon verbena leaves
• Juice of 4 lemons, plus 1 thinly sliced lemon
• 4 cups water
• Honey or organic dry sugar to taste
• Pinch of salt

1. Combine all of the ingredients except the lemon slices in a blender, starting with a modest amount of sweetener.
2. Blend until the herbs are pulverized, about 5 seconds, then taste and adjust the sweetness.
3. Chill for an hour, or serve immediately over ice, garnished with a slice of lemon.
4. The lemonade is best drunk within two days.
5. (Pictured opposite, far right)

lemon balm, lemon verbena leaves, lemons, water, honey, salt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/lemonade-with-lemon-balm-and-lemon-verbena-381391 (may not work)