I gots me a biiiiig pot ‘o basil outside that was just hankerin’ for some end of summer fun. Usually he pretty much only partakes in pesto fiestas so this was a new one for him.
And for me.
Who knew basil iced tea was even a thing? Well I’m here to tell you …
It’s a thing.
Each day I make up 2 huge pitchers of purified water. Great thing to do but also … bo-ring!
This one’s got ginger basil water inside with a few squeezes of lime, inspired by my cooking hero Barbara. 💚
When I see it sitting there, I don’t feel deprived cuz I’m not havin’ some sugary drink, I feel happy cuz it’s pretty.
It *is* kinda beautiful, right?
What do you do for yourself each day that can be given a lil extra shot of brightness or beauty or *fun*?
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Basil Iced Tea Recipe
- 2 limes, halved
- 5 ginger coins (slices of peeled, fresh ginger root)
- 1/2 cup basil leaves, loosely packed
- 1 – 2 tbsp raw local honey
- 3 cups water
- 2 cups ice cubes
In medium pot, boil water then remove from heat. Squeeze in lime juice, setting aside rinds. Stir in other ingredients and allow to steep til cool. Pour into pitcher with ice cubes and lime rinds and enjoy!
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