STRAWBERRY BASIL SODA

STRAWBERRY BASIL SODA

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INGREDIENTS

1 pound strawberries, trimmed
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves
1 cup sugar
Carbonated water

INSTRUCTIONS

• Juice strawberries using a juicer or blender. 
• If using a juicer: Juice strawberries according to manufacturer's instructions. Discard pulp.
• If using a blender: Place strawberries in a blender and pulse until smooth. Strain through a sieve, pushing juice through with a spatula. Discard solids.
• Pour strawberry juice into a liquid measuring cup. Add water to reach 1 cup if needed. Pour into a small saucepan with lemon juice, basil, and sugar.
• Heat mixture over medium heat until boiling. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and let cool. Strain syrup through a sieve into a clean container and discard solids.
• To serve, spoon 2 tablespoons of syrup into an 8-ounce glass, top with carbonated water, and stir.
• Taste and add more syrup, if desired.
• Can refrigerate syrup up to 1 week.

Source: http://www.thekitchn.com/drink-recipe- strawberry-basil- sodarecipes-from- the-kitchn-169300
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