Summer Drinks: Numerous chemicals in this aromatic basil leaf work together to produce strong anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and antioxidant effects. It supports the body’s innate defenses against pathogens, stress, and illness. For instance, basil tea has been shown to boost mental clarity, increase endurance, and balance metabolism.
Check out these beverages that just include basil leaves.
Pineapple Basil Cocktail : Take a strong glass, add the pineapple puree, gin, sparkling water, and fresh basil. You can make this cocktail in just that much time. So, since Friday is only one day away, let us indulge in alcohol together!
Here’s a recipe for a refreshing pineapple basil cocktail:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 8-10 fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup white rum
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Ice
- Pineapple wedges and basil leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- In a blender, blend the pineapple chunks and basil leaves until smooth.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the pineapple and basil mixture with the white rum, lime juice, and honey.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake well.
- Strain the cocktail into two glasses filled with ice.
- Garnish each glass with a pineapple wedge and a fresh basil leaf.
- Enjoy your delicious pineapple basil cocktail!
Note: You can adjust the amount of rum and honey to your liking, depending on how strong or sweet you prefer your cocktail to be.
Basil Ginger Chai: Adrak tulsi ki tea is unrivaled in the morning. Did you know that this medicinal chai works wonders as a natural cure for colds and coughs? Since there are no tea leaves in this beverage and the amount of ginger may be customized to taste, kids can also consume it.
Here’s a recipe for a flavorful Basil Ginger Chai:
Ingredients:
- 4 cups water
- 1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
- 4-5 basil leaves
- 4 black tea bags
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions:
- In a saucepan, add water, sliced ginger, and basil leaves. Bring it to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and add the black tea bags. Let it steep for 3-5 minutes.
- Strain the tea mixture into another saucepan.
- Add honey and milk to the saucepan and mix well.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until it comes to a boil.
- Turn off the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Pour the Basil Ginger Chai into cups and enjoy your delicious and aromatic drink!
Note: You can adjust the amount of honey and milk according to your taste preference. You can also add some cinnamon or cardamom powder for added flavor.
Blackberry Basil Mojito: Prepare this unusual beverage by adding lime and juicy blackberries. The best thing about blackberries is how well they go with mint and basil, two types of fresh herbs. They work well as the foundation for a drink’s flavor.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
- 6-8 fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 cup white rum
- Club soda
- Ice
- Blackberries and basil leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the fresh blackberries and basil leaves until well mashed.
- Add lime juice, honey, and white rum to the shaker and shake well.
- Fill two glasses with ice and pour the cocktail mixture over the ice.
- Top with club soda and stir gently.
- Garnish each glass with a blackberry and a fresh basil leaf.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious Blackberry Basil Mojito!
Note: You can adjust the amount of honey and rum according to your taste preference. You can also add a splash of simple syrup if you prefer a sweeter cocktail.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
- 6-8 fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 cup white rum
- Club soda
- Ice
- Blackberries and basil leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the fresh blackberries and basil leaves until well mashed.
- Add lime juice, honey, and white rum to the shaker and shake well.
- Fill two glasses with ice and pour the cocktail mixture over the ice.
- Top with club soda and stir gently.
- Garnish each glass with a blackberry and a fresh basil leaf.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious Blackberry Basil Mojito!
Note: You can adjust the amount of honey and rum according to your taste preference. You can also add a splash of simple syrup if you prefer a sweeter cocktail.
Cherry-Basil Fizz: This incredibly cool cherry fizz has a flavor of fresh basil and is the ideal summertime beverage. Could not have asked for more hydration.
Cherry-Basil Fizz is a refreshing and flavorful cocktail that can be easily made at home. Here’s a simple recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
- 2 oz cherry juice or cherry syrup
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 4-5 fresh basil leaves
- 1.5 oz vodka or gin
- Soda water
- Ice
Instructions:
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the fresh basil leaves with the lime juice.
- Add the cherry juice or syrup and the vodka or gin to the shaker, along with a handful of ice.
- Shake well for 10-15 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients.
- Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
- Top off the glass with soda water and stir gently.
- Garnish with a cherry and a sprig of fresh basil.
- Enjoy your Cherry-Basil Fizz!
Note: If you’re using cherry syrup instead of cherry juice, you may want to adjust the amount of lime juice or soda water to balance the sweetness.
