Saturday, July 25, 2009

Have A Sip Of: Basil-Strawberry Vodka Lemonade


This will certainly wet your whistle during the heat wave of summer. Perfect for parties, lazy afternoons, or the rare opportunities you get time alone. Goodness awaits...make yours soon. And for the minors, this is (almost) just as good sans Vodka.

Cheers!

Basil-Strawberry Vodka Lemonade

1 bottle vodka
2 liters sparkling water
2 bins of fresh strawberries (or 2 ten ounce packages of frozen strawberries)
1 12 oz can of frozen lemonade
1 bunch of fresh basil

Loosen 4 or 5 basil leaves and muddle with a bit of sugar and water. I also muddle a few of the berries. Combine all ingredients, mix, serve, and try not to claim it "didn't turn out well" so you can keep it all to yourself.




And while I am sipping on some of this delicious nectar, I am taking part in BlogHop '09.

There are such a fantastic group of writers in BloggyWorld. And I am getting to know some of them this weekend. Like to read along? Please do. Better yet, join.

76 comments:

  1. jenJuly 25, 2009 at 6:24 AM

    If only vidka didn't make me crazy...last time I was found in the neighbours hedge looking for 'oliphants'!

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  2. DreamgirlJuly 25, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    Mmmmmm... I could definitely need one of those (It's 12.30 PM and I haven't had breakfast yet, so it would probably hit the spot too...)

    I will try this receipt for sure. Thanks for sharing!

    Have a fantastic weekend. Happy Saturday Sharefest!

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  3. People Who Know Me Would Say:July 25, 2009 at 6:45 AM

    It sounds so refreshing, but I'm having a hard time understanding how the basil lends itself to the concoction. Wouldn't fresh mint be better?

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  4. jenJuly 25, 2009 at 6:54 AM

    See...I can't even spell it!

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  5. Marina@EBMRJuly 25, 2009 at 7:09 AM

    gosh that actually looks so refreshing!

    Happy Saturday Sharefest!

    PS Come visit my blog and enter the 2 giveaways...while at my blog please could you help me build up comments for the blog giveaway I'm trying to win? Thank you

    http://energizerbunnysmommyreports.blogspot.com/2009/07/top-10-reasons-i-am-excited-to-stay.html....

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  6. AnonymousJuly 25, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    Yummy, yummy - I feel a BBQ coming on

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  7. UnknownJuly 25, 2009 at 7:28 AM

    Oh wow, love basil....that sounds amazing :)

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  8. the walking manJuly 25, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    1 bottle vodka

    You can stop right there. No more needed.

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  9. EmilyJuly 25, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    I was wondering what to do with the pot of basil I have growing! Thanks for the idea....can't wait until 5:00 now! lol

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  10. InnaJuly 25, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    Its like strawberry lemonade with a twist! I love the color it turns too.

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  11. Kelley at My Island WeddingJuly 25, 2009 at 8:17 AM

    I never would have thought of basil in a drink! This combination sounds heavenly!!!

    Thanks for the tip!

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  12. Madame DeFargeJuly 25, 2009 at 8:20 AM

    If it wasn't grey and overcast here, I'd be supping these on the patio. As it is, I'll make do inside!

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  13. The Peach TartJuly 25, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    I'm meeting some friends today for a picnic. I'm making of batch of these to take. Thanks.

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  14. lisa and lauraJuly 25, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    I have but one word for you: YUM.

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  15. Hit 40July 25, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    Yummy!!! I definitely will mix one up.

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  16. ellen abbottJuly 25, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    Sounds yummy. Plenty of hot days still here.

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  17. AnonymousJuly 25, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    Yum! And I have nothing else to do tonight!!

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  18. La Belle MereJuly 25, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    Ooooh sounds amazing - but my head is hurty today from last night so think I'll wait till I'm all better then give it another go!

    Hey lady! Got something for ya on my blog! Come and have a look. xxxxxx

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  19. SamiJuly 25, 2009 at 10:19 AM

    You read my mind - I actually tried one of these out near the beginning of the week and it was AMAZING. I was real iffy about the basil being too strong, but it was a nice compliment to the tartness of the fruit. YUM! Good call!!

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  20. Special KJuly 25, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    Okay...it's 7 am where I am, where would I have to be for happy hour? JK...I can't drink a lot of hard liquor without food...but this looks too irrestible!
    This must "nourish you" you should sign up for my amazing meal giveaway by answering "what nourishes you"
    http://thespecialktreatment.wordpress.com/

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  21. theUngourmetJuly 25, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    Boy, I could really go for one of these! It's supposed to be over 100 degrees in the coming days. Love the basil!

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  22. KrisMrsBBradleyJuly 25, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    That not only sounds good, the color is beautiful!

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  23. foxyJuly 25, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    I am about to go down to the coast and will definitely be making these. Thanks for the recipe! Oh, and I'm following you.... you are DANG FUNNY!

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  24. JennyLeeJuly 25, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    That combination sounds so yummy. I'll have to give this a try.

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  25. VickyJuly 25, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    Wow, that looks delish! Basil, would not have even thought to try basil with it, but this looks very refreshing! Thanks for stopping by my blog and giving some design advice :) Cheers!

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  26. AnonymousJuly 25, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    This sounds A-MAZING! And I love any drink that involves Vodka and fruit.

    By the way thank you for commenting on my blog. I love yours. =)

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  27. SultanJuly 25, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    This sounds scrumptious.

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  28. Lady DiJuly 25, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    I saw the word VODKA in your title and clicked immediately. Way to go JennyMac...you know how to get a following. Well, this recipe will certainly be tested in my kitchen soon. Is it me or is it getting hot? I think I need a nice cool lemonade...you can drink lemonade at 9 a.m. no problem :)

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  29. Ruby Red SlippersJuly 25, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    Sounds good. This is my kind of drink

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  30. drollgirlJuly 25, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    oh GOD!!! it looks DELICIOUS and DIVINE!!! i am ready for a pitcher of this! well, not quite yet at 9am, but SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON. must get the fixings!!!

    hope you have a great weekend!

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  31. AnonymousJuly 25, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    Whenever vodka is in the title post - I'm there! Haha. Sounds great!

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  32. Vodka LogicJuly 25, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    Can the recipe be halved? What... I mean doubled. lol

    x

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  33. A French CloudJuly 25, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    me thinks I will be muddling a few of these this weekend

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  34. LeeJuly 25, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    Making my mouth water...is noon too early for one??

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  35. Faith ♥ Love ♥ LipglossJuly 25, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    Yummmmers!!! Sounds delicious!
    Love your blog! Thanks for the sweet comment!

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  36. Tamara Hart HeinerJuly 25, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    that sounds so good! I'll take your word for it being just as good w/out the vodka. Not a minor, but prefer them virgin myself. gotta get some strawberries!

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  37. BonBon Rose Girls KristinJuly 25, 2009 at 2:28 PM

    Mmmmmmmmm. Yes please!!!

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  38. jenJuly 25, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    There's an award for you over at my Rantings.

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  39. EveJuly 25, 2009 at 4:03 PM

    mmmm i could do with one of those right now :)

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  40. UnknownJuly 25, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    omg YUMMMMMM!

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  41. KatJuly 25, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    I don't drink vodka but I bet this would be delicious without it. I would substitute some club soda, I think.

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  42. AnonymousJuly 25, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    Thank you for your comment lady. Your blog is so cool. Polly x

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  43. AnonymousJuly 25, 2009 at 5:27 PM

    How pretty. Strawberries and basil are actually an excellent combination. HOpe you have a wonderful weekend!

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  44. J.J. in L.A.July 25, 2009 at 6:24 PM

    Mmm...vodka...uh, oh yeah...and strawberries! ; )

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  45. UnknownJuly 25, 2009 at 6:59 PM

    Hi Jen, Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog, cocktail sounds great, I have just started growing basil, so perfect!

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  46. AnonymousJuly 25, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    Looks delicious!!! I could definitely use this after the day I had :-)

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  47. Just Add WalterJuly 25, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    yummy!!!

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  48. McValJuly 25, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    OOOHHHHH!!!

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  49. MegJuly 25, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    You start a recipe with "1 BOTTLE of vodka"?? You're my hero.

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  50. mommytoalotJuly 25, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    OooOooooooo I can not wait to try to make that..but until then..i shall enjoy an Appletini
    ciaoa

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  51. the girl with the pink teacupJuly 25, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    JennyMac, that sounds so delicious it shouldn't be allowed! While it's definitely a summery cocktail, there's no rule against it being for winter too, right? 'Cause it's winter here right now, and that cocktail looks miiiiiiighty appealing...

    (And apologies for being so slack with the comments this week. Life is stupidly busy, and I had a bit of a technology break to try and cope with it all. Will be back in business next week! Love you, gorgeous lady).

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  52. Melissa B.July 25, 2009 at 10:23 PM

    What a refreshing idea! Quick...I've got to tell Vodka Mom about this...

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  53. darsdenJuly 25, 2009 at 10:51 PM

    Oh my that sounds and looks delicious I believe I will have to try this one. Thank you for stopping by today I appreciate it. I saw you on the blog hop too from yesterday.

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  54. Simply Mel {Reverie}July 25, 2009 at 11:10 PM

    Thanks for the yummy tipsy tip! Cheers!

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  55. SchmoochiepooJuly 25, 2009 at 11:54 PM

    ooooh I copied that for my next 'girls night in' extravaganza.

    sounds delish!@

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  56. DeeJuly 26, 2009 at 12:03 AM

    Damn I don't drink but this sounds like it could surely tip me over.

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  57. AnonymousJuly 26, 2009 at 12:09 AM

    The cocktail and the bloggy thing sounds fun.

    Enjoy!

    Hic!

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  58. RanaJuly 26, 2009 at 12:39 AM

    This drink is going to our girls night out of town party in a couple of weeks. Stopping by from the Blog Hop.

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  59. AliciaJuly 26, 2009 at 12:59 AM

    oohhhh that drink looks darling!! i'll just have to settle for my water!

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  60. Chocolate & ChantsJuly 26, 2009 at 1:06 AM

    This looks really good, too bad i'm not a fan of vodka! But the combo of basil + strawberries...hmmm...

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  61. Tranquility SpeaksJuly 26, 2009 at 2:25 AM

    Thank you so very much for dropping by my blog :-)

    I was going through your previous posts and I must say, you write very well and have a wonderful sense of humor! Take care :)

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  62. Night Owl MamaJuly 26, 2009 at 5:16 AM

    LOOKS LIKE MY NEW DRINK OF THE MONTH yummy!!
    blog hopping
    COME on BY

    http://nightowlmama.blogspot.com/2009/07/top-10-reasons-i-am-excited-to-stay.html

    HOPE TO see you then

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  63. AnonymousJuly 26, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    Stopping by from bloghop09...that cocktail looks delish! Love your blog design--simplistic and elegant!

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  64. Maria@Conversations with MomsJuly 26, 2009 at 10:33 AM

    This sounds like a real refreshing and great tasting drink. I'm always open for new cocktails. :)

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  65. KellyJuly 26, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    oooh, this is perfect for me becuase I love vodka, grow my own basil, and did I mention that I love vodka??

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  66. Christina - Rant Rave RollJuly 26, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    That looks really yummy!
    I think I might have to try that.
    Blog hopping... thanks for stopping by!

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  67. WhiteSockGirl aka The Fabulous BitchJuly 26, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    I am so going to try it. I love berries and I love vodka, so I am loving this before I even tried it.

    Ta girl, ta!

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  68. Mommie DazeJuly 26, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    Stopping by on the BlogHop. Nice to meet you!

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  69. Cocaine PrincessJuly 26, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    I've drank Vodka lemonade but not one with a strawberry twist, sounds and looks yummy.

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  70. Jenny86753oh9July 26, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    Basil? Really? Hmmmmmm...I never would've thought of that. Sounds pretty dang good though.

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  71. Nancy M.July 26, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    Hey! It's nice to meet you!

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  72. AndiJuly 26, 2009 at 6:55 PM

    This sounds SO yummy, I am going to try it out next weekend!

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  73. Angela @ Nine More MonthsJuly 27, 2009 at 3:56 AM

    Stopping by from the BlogHop!

    I'm giving away a $5 gc and a few more prizes on my blog here if you'd like to stop by today!

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  74. i am the divaJuly 27, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    ohhhmy that looks tasty...

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  75. PinkBowJuly 27, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    mmmmm that sounds absolutely yummy!

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  76. foxyAugust 3, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    So, I DID end up making this while we were at the beach and it was sooooooooooooo yummy! Thanks for the great recipe!

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