Sweet Contrasts - for Hot Summer Days in the Deep South~

Strawberry-Lemonade Layer Cake

Photo: Hector

 Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

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Photo: Helen Norman; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

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Transform lemonade in seconds with a handful of fresh mint leaves. Don't chop them--keep leaves whole to avoid murky lemonade (and bits of green in your teeth).  

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1 cup sugar

6 sprigs fresh rosemary

2 cups fresh lemon juice, from about 8 lemons

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Cilantro Lime Jalapeño Lemonade

Jalapeño adds a subtle kick while cilantro brings grassy, herbal notes to the classic summertime sipper