Best Strawberry Basil Refresher Recipes

FRESH STRAWBERRIES WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR AND BASIL

Fresh Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar and Basil image

Provided by Michael Schlow

Categories Fruit Dessert Strawberry Summer Healthy

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups balsamic vinegar
2 1/2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces and loosely packed
10 cups strawberries, trimmed and halved (4 pounds whole berries)

Steps:

In large mixing bowl, stir together sugar, vinegar, honey, and pepper. Add basil and strawberries; toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 10 minutes and up to 1 1/2 hours. Serve chilled.

STRAWBERRY-BASIL MOCKTAIL

Strawberry-Basil Mocktail image

I love to sip this refreshing blend of strawberries and basil. -Carolyn Turner, Reno, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

6 fresh strawberries, sliced
12 fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup sugar
Ice cubes
1/3 cup lemon juice
2-1/4 cups club soda, chilled
Additional fresh basil leaves, optional

Steps:

In a shaker, muddle strawberries, basil and sugar. Fill shaker three-fourths full with ice; add lemon juice. Cover and shake 10-15 seconds or until condensation forms on outside of shaker. Strain into six rock glasses filled with ice. Top with club soda and, if desired, additional basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts :

STRAWBERRY-BASIL VINEGAR

Strawberry-Basil Vinegar image

The mild, fruity flavor of this strawberry vinaigrette complements any tossed salad. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 5 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
4 cups white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 cup loosely packed basil leaves

Steps:

Place strawberries in a food processor; cover and process until pureed. Transfer to a large glass bowl; add vinegar and lemon zest. Place 1/4 cup basil in a small bowl. , With a mortar or a wooden spoon, crush some of the basil until aromas are released. Repeat with remaining basil; stir into strawberry mixture. Cover and let stand in a cool, dark place for up to 3 days, stirring once daily., Line a strainer with 4 layers of cheesecloth or 1 coffee filter and place over a large saucepan. Strain vinegar into pan (do not press out solids). Discard solids. , Heat vinegar to 180° over medium heat. Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 6 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.