2009 Tik Tok Too Event

A great time was had by all who attended this year's Tik Tok Too Artists' Open House! Guests enjoyed a relaxing start to the holiday season, scoring beautiful and unique gifts. Fine wines and hors d'oeuvres were savored, adding to the festive occasion. Rounding out this fabulous event was a picture-perfect day to stroll the Produit Studio grounds.

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We received so many compliments on the lemonade served at this year's Tik Tok Too that we wanted to share the recipe! Desirée picks her own fresh Meyer lemons, a wonderfully sweet cross between a true lemon and mandarin orange, grown here at Produit Studio. They can be found seasonally at epicurean grocery stores like Whole Foods or farmers' markets.

2 c. Meyer Lemon juice
1¼ c. Mint Simple Syrup
6 c. cold water

Pour over cracked ice. Decorate with mint sprig if desired.

Mint Simple Syrup
1½ c. packed mint leaves (3 bunches)
1 c. sugar
1 c. water

- Clean and dry mint, chop.
- Mix all ingredients in a pan.
- Bring to boil, dissolve sugar.
- Simmer 2 minutes.
- Strain, squeeze and cool liquid.

Makes 1½ to 2 cups of syrup.

Desirée Gillingham Shellshades



Leslie Ellis