Peppermint Lemon Cooling Spray
Summer heat makes everyone cranky. This spray cools kids off while playing outside.
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Servings: 8 ounces
Cost: varies
Equipment
- 8 oz Spray Bottle
Ingredients
- ¾ Tablespoon dried peppermint find dried peppermint here
- ¼ Tablespoon dried lemon peel optional, find dried lemon peel here
- 8 ounces water or half water, half vodka for a shelf-stable cooling spray
Instructions
- Steep peppermint and lemon peel in hot water like tea (about 5-10 minutes).
- Cool and strain.
- Pour liquid into a spray bottle.
- Spritz on wrists, forehead and chest for instant cooling relief.
Notes
Homesteading Hack: Any time we use water in an herbal remedy, it means it’s not shelf-stable and will need to be stored in the refrigerator. This recipe will need to be used within about three days. But because it’s so simple to make (as easy as brewing a cup of tea), it’s no problem to mix up a fresh batch a few times each week.
- You can learn how to grow peppermint and dry it at home or purchase dried peppermint leaves here.
- To dry lemon peel, simply peel off the outer skin of a lemon and leave it on a plate to dry at room temperature. If you leave it out overnight, it should be dry by morning.
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