We made this Basil Lime Fizz (found here at the hip girl’s guide to homemaking) last Sunday and it was delicious:
Basil Lime Fizz
Combine the following ingredients in pitcher and serve immediately over ice:
- 3/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 cup basil simple syrup*
- 1 liter sparkling mineral water (Topo Chico, Pellegrino, La Croix, etc.)
*Prepare the basil simple syrup in advance (see recipe below)
Basil Simple Syrup
1. Place the following ingredients in a saucepan and heat on medium heat:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups basil, chopped
2. Bring the mixture to a boil until the sugar dissolves (it only takes a few minutes).
3. Remove the mixture from heat and let stand for 30 minutes to let all the basil flavors seep into the sugar mixture.
4. Pour mixture through a sieve/strainer lined with dampened cheesecloth to remove all the basil and then pour it into a container with an airtight lid. Chill in the refrigerator; the simple syrup will keep for 3-4 weeks.
