Best Fruit And Herb Carafe Recipes

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FRUIT AND FRESH HERB CARAFE



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Make sure to choose the freshest, ripest fruit available for this drink, as the strong flavors will pair well with the basil.From the book "Lucinda's Rustic Italian Kitchen," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Wiley).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups fresh fruit, such as sliced peaches or strawberries
3 tablespoons sugar
5 sprigs fresh basil, plus more for garnish
3/4 cup vodka
1 bottle (750 mL) Italian sparkling wine, such as prosecco or Lambrusco, chilled

Steps:

  • Place the fruit, sugar, and basil in a large pitcher. Using a wooden spoon, crush the mixture until it forms a rough mash. Stir in the vodka. Just before serving, pour the prosecco over the mixture and serve immediately over ice. Garnish with a sprig of fresh basil.

FRUIT AND FRESH HERB CARAFE



FRUIT AND FRESH HERB CARAFE image

Categories     Fruit

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups fresh fruit, such as sliced peaches or strawberries
3 Tbs sugar
5 sprigs fresh basil, more for garnish if desired
3/4 cup vodka
1 bottle (750 ml) Italian sparkling wine, such as Prosecco or Lambrusco, chilled

Steps:

  • in large pitcher, place the fruit, sugar, and basil. Using a wooden spoon, crush the mixture until forms a rough mash. stir in vodka. just before serving, pour wine over mixture and serve immediately over ice. garnish w/ basil if desired.

FRUIT AND HERB CARAFE



FRUIT AND HERB CARAFE image

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups fresh fruit, such as sliced peaches or strawberries
3 TBSP sugar
5 sprigs fresh basil, plus more for garnish
3/4 cup vodka
1 bottle (750ml) Prosecco

Steps:

  • In a large pitcher, place the fruit, sugar, and basil. Using a wooden spoon, crush the mixture until it forms a rough mash. Stir in the vodka. Just before serving, pour the Prosecco over the mixture and serve immediately over ice. Garnish with a sprig of fresh basil

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