The recipe can be adapted to your preference, depending on how strong of a matcha flavor you like or how strong of
a mint flavor you want.
Not exact matches
If you
want to get the most out of your gum - chewing experience, stick with
mint -
flavored gum because
mint has more of a rousing effect.
If you
want the icing
mint flavored and / or colored, add in peppermint extract and food colorings.
Note: if you
want to spice up the cake I suggest the following
flavors: rum, cognac,
mint, licorice or cardamom.
He really
wanted to mix them into the regular jelly beans but I vetoed that since I'm already grossed out by
mint and coffee in the regular
flavors I knew I'd avoid the candy altogether if I knew there was any chance of me biting into skunk or vomit.
You might
want to stick with
mint flavors, however.
Other Ways... For a deep -
flavored winter pesto that still carries the sparkle of chile,
mint and cilantro, make a Parsley Pesto: add 2 cups packed fresh flat - leaf parsley leaves (about 3 ounces) to the herbs, and instead of almonds and pine nuts, use 1/4 cup (1 ounce) walnuts — or more if you
want a richer pesto.
When I cleaned out my baking cupboard I found a bunch of
flavorings I
wanted to use up, so occasionally I add a few drops of
flavoring like anise (my favorite) or
mint, but mostly I just drink it plain.