Strawberry-Basil Refresher

Name: Strawberry-Basil Refresher
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup lemon juice; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries; Ice cubes; 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 bottle (1 liter) club soda, chilled

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Fresh strawberries and basil are everywhere, so get them together for a cooler that’s pure sunshine. I garnish with basil leaves and sip outdoors. —Carolyn Turner, Reno, Nevada

Ingredients

2/3 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
Ice cubes
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 bottle (1 liter) club soda, chilled

Directions

Place lemon juice, sugar, strawberries and 1 cup ice cubes in a blender; cover and process until blended. Add basil; pulse 1 or 2 times to combine.
Divide strawberry mixture among 12 cocktail glasses. Fill with ice; top with club soda.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 40 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 18mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.

Fresh strawberries and basil are everywhere, so get them together for a cooler that’s pure sunshine. I garnish with basil leaves and sip outdoors. —Carolyn Turner, Reno, Nevada

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