Herbie Creative Recipes
Sparkling Strawberry Basil Lemonade
Small-batch lemonade with strawberry reduction, bruised Thai and lemon basil, and sparkling water.
Instructions
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Make the strawberry reduction: in a small saucepan, combine strawberries, apple juice, 1 teaspoon lime juice, grenadine, optional sugar, and salt. Simmer on medium-low for 5-7 minutes, stirring and mashing gently, until slightly thickened but still pourable. Cool before using. Strain for smoothness if preferred.
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Prepare the basil infusion: lightly bruise the basil leaves by clapping them between your hands or pressing gently. Toss with 1 teaspoon lime juice and agave nectar. Let sit for a few minutes.
Prep -
In a tall glass filled with ice, mix the lemonade packet with ~8 oz cold still water. Optional: stir in juice of ½ lime.
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Stir in ~¼ cup of the cooled strawberry reduction.
Cooking -
Add the bruised basil mixture (leaves and liquid).
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Top with ~8 oz unsweetened flavored sparkling water. Stir gently to combine.
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Garnish with a basil sprig, lime wedge, or strawberry. Serve immediately while cold and fizzy.
Notes
- The quick strawberry reduction makes about ½ cup; use about ¼ cup per drink.
- Bruise the basil gently like mint rather than fully muddling.
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Bright, fizzy, and the basil makes it special.