08:15, 02 Aug 2023, author: Ermakova M.

Basil drink: an invigorating cocktail

Name: Basil drink: an invigorating cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: Basil purple - 1 bunch (25-30 g); Water - 0.7 l; Sugar - 4-5 tablespoons; Lemon - 6-8 slices

A spicy basil lemon drink is sure to please if you're crazy about the flavor of such greens.

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Basil drink is created not only for medicinal purposes - it is very tasty and aromatic, but it has a certain spicy note and therefore not everyone likes it. The piquant taste of the drink is felt for a long time, but if you love this plant precisely for its taste, then be sure to prepare such a decoction. Remember to use the purple variety, not the green one - it has less essential oils. Also, due to the purple variety, the liquid acquires a pleasant pink color.

Lemon helps to neutralize the spicy aroma - citrus gives the drink a slight sourness. Immediately after boiling, it is advisable to remove the lemon from the liquid so that the peel does not start to taste bitter. Add sugar to taste - some prefer to drink drinks without it, while others simply replace it with flower honey.

So, prepare the necessary ingredients and start cooking!

Basil drink: an invigorating cocktail

Кухня: European, коктейль, калории: 55, время приготовления: 00:12

Ингредиенты

Basil purple - 1 bunch (25-30 g)

Water - 0.7 l

Sugar - 4-5 tablespoons

Lemon - 6-8 slices

Рецепт

1. Rinse purple basil in water, cut the leaves from the stems and place in a saucepan or ladle.

2. Cut the lemon into slices, add them to the container along with granulated sugar.

3. Pour in warm water and place the container on the stove. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium.

4. Boil the drink for 10 minutes until the leaves release their color and aroma to the liquid. Turn off heat and cool.

5. Pour into a jug, pour into cups or glasses. Serve a chilled basil drink with lemon - its taste will be brighter.

6. Enjoy!