Best Basil Limeade Recipes
BLUEBERRY-BASIL LIMEADE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories beverage
Time 4h45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the sugar, basil sprigs and 1 cup of water into a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring every so often, until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let steep for 30 minutes.
- Discard the basil and pour the syrup into a pitcher. Stir in the lime juice and 4 cups of cold water. Add the blueberries and chill for at least 4 hours or until ready to serve.
- To serve, put some ice in a glass, pour over the limeade and garnish with basil leaves. To make into a cocktail, add ice to a rocks glass and top with 1 1/2 ounces gin. Top off with the limeade and garnish with basil.
BERRY-BASIL LIMEADE JAM
My husband and I have fun picking fruit. We ended up with too many strawberries, so it was time to make jam, inspired by a mojito recipe. -Erica Ingram, Lakewood, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 8-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Rinse nine 1-cup plastic or freezer-safe containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly., In a small bowl, thoroughly crush strawberries, 1 cup at a time, to measure exactly 5 cups; transfer to a 6-qt. stockpot. Stir in pectin, lime juice and butter. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir 1 minute. Immediately stir in basil and lime zest., Immediately fill all containers to within 1/2 in. of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers; immediately cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours., Jam is now ready to use. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 12 months. Thaw frozen jam in refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition Facts :
BASIL LIMEADE
Cool, refreshing, and energizing green smoothie. One tablespoon honey can be substituted for dates if desired. Spinach can be substituted for basil.
Provided by jennifem
Categories Drinks Recipes Smoothie Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place grapes, lime, dates, basil, and ice, respectively, in a blender; blend on high until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 6.4 mg, Sugar 18.8 g
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