Strawberry-Basil

Freshen up your beverage choices with this simple recipe from Saint Louis University School of Law (Bon Appetit). With fresh strawberries and fresh basil, this beverage is perfect for a cool down.

Steps

1. Thoroughly wash fresh strawberries and basil.
2. Using spoon, chop up strawberries into small pieces.
3. Put strawberries and basil in 12-ounce highball glass.
4. Pour in simple syrup; adjust to taste depending on sweetness of strawberries.
5. Muddle strawberries, basil and simple syrup together to bring out flavor.
6. Add 5 to 6 cubes of ice.
7. Pour in 8 to 10 ounces of sparkling water to fill glass; stir well.

Recipe by Saint Louis University School of Law (Bon Appetit)