Lemony Fresh Herb Coolers |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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The combination of fresh basil, cilantro, mint and tarragon makes an unusually refreshing drink. Ingredients:
2 cups water |
1/2 cup sugar |
2 cups (packed) basil leaves and small sprigs |
1 cup (packed) cilantro leaves and small sprigs |
1 cup (packed) mint leaves and small sprigs |
2 tablespoons tarragon leaves |
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest |
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice |
cold club soda |
lemon twists and mint sprigs, for garnish |
Directions:
1. In a medium saucepan, combine the water and sugar and bring to a boil, stirring with a wooden spoon until the sugar dissolves. Reduce the heat to moderate and simmer for 5 minutes; let the sugar syrup cool.
2. In a blender or food processor, combine the sugar syrup with the basil, cilantro, mint, tarragon, lemon zest and lemon juice and puree. Let stand for 1 hour, then strain through a coarse sieve, pressing on the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible.
3. For each drink, pour 1/4 cup of the fresh herb syrup over cracked ice and fill with club soda. Garnish the drinks with a lemon twist and mint sprigs and serve.
4. Make Ahead: The herb syrup can be refrigerated overnight.
5. Notes: Variation: To make a cocktail, add half a shot of vodka and half a shot of rum to each drink.
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