Recipe

Basil Lime Fizz Recipe

	Baron_grayson / All my dishes 1 year, 10 months ago Because basil has mint and peppery undertones, this drink is reminiscent of a spanish mojito...without the alcohol. I drink a lot of water and absolutely no soda. Sometimes I get bored with the typical lime Perrier or lemon slices to plain water. Ima... More Prep:1m Servings:1	Baron_grays
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Ingredients

IF YOU HAVE THE SYRUP PREMADE...it takes only a moment to mix yourself a lovely drink.

2 T basil syrup (recipe follows)

2 T fresh lime juice

chilled sparkling water

Directions

Pour the syrup and lime juice into the bottom of a 12 oz glass.

Fill the glass 2/3 full with ice.

Top with sparkling water, stir, and enjoy.

IF you are in need of Basil Syrup..please continue to read.

blanch 1 1/2 cups of basil leaves by plunging them into boiling water for 10 seconds.

Remove the leaves and plunge them into ice water to stop the cooking process.

Drain and squeeze the water from the leaves.

Puree the blanched basil in a blender with 1/2 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of water and 1/8 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda/baking soda(preserves the green colour of the herb) for 30 seconds.

Strain this puree into a storage container, using the back of a spoon to help push it through the strainer mesh.

Store tightly sealed in the refrigerator.

This keeps for 3 days and makes 3/4 of a cup.

IF you garden...try substituting a different variety of basil.

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Comments

suestonebender 1 year, 10 months ago said:
I would -never- have thought to add basil to something like this. I've used cinnamon basil as tea, but never anything like this as a chilled drink. Can't wait to try this (but might have to until things thaw here and my basil starts growing again ... ~laughs~)

bradfordblanco 1 year, 10 months ago said:
Yeah, really Sue. This looks very tasty and is prolly a great summertime drink. Would be good with a sprig of mint too. Thanks much, Baron!

kjroxx 1 year, 10 months ago said:
This sounds beautiful - can't wait to try this. I've been threatening to grow some basil for some time as I use so much of it and this may be the extra inspiration I need.

baron_grayson 1 year, 10 months ago said:
You should...this came about from an experiment growing a basil I had never grown before. Now I'm curious what other basils will taste like. Currently I have a bush variety called 'Spicy globe basil"...and now because my mind rarely shuts off...I have to wonder what a fresh lemon and simple syrup made with lemon thyme would taste like....Mmmm

hayamaktoum 1 year, 10 months ago said:
I never even knew there were different types of basil! I have learned something. This sounds intriguing and refreshing. Let us know how the lemon-thyme one comes out -- that is one of my favorite combinations.

npbradshaw 1 year, 7 months ago said:
This sounds delicious. i love basil and i love limes, so i will definitely be trying this. thanks for sharing.

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