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:
If only vidka didn't make me crazy...last time I was found in the neighbours hedge looking for 'oliphants'!
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!
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?
See...I can't even spell it!
gosh that actually looks so refreshing!
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Yummy, yummy - I feel a BBQ coming on
Oh wow, love basil....that sounds amazing :)
1 bottle vodka
You can stop right there. No more needed.
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
Its like strawberry lemonade with a twist! I love the color it turns too.
I never would have thought of basil in a drink! This combination sounds heavenly!!!
Thanks for the tip!
If it wasn't grey and overcast here, I'd be supping these on the patio. As it is, I'll make do inside!
I'm meeting some friends today for a picnic. I'm making of batch of these to take. Thanks.
I have but one word for you: YUM.
Yummy!!! I definitely will mix one up.
Sounds yummy. Plenty of hot days still here.
Yum! And I have nothing else to do tonight!!
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!
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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!!
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!
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Boy, I could really go for one of these! It's supposed to be over 100 degrees in the coming days. Love the basil!
That not only sounds good, the color is beautiful!
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!
That combination sounds so yummy. I'll have to give this a try.
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!
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. =)
This sounds scrumptious.
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 :)
Sounds good. This is my kind of drink
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!
Whenever vodka is in the title post - I'm there! Haha. Sounds great!
Can the recipe be halved? What... I mean doubled. lol
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me thinks I will be muddling a few of these this weekend
Making my mouth water...is noon too early for one??
Yummmmers!!! Sounds delicious!
Love your blog! Thanks for the sweet comment!
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!
Mmmmmmmmm. Yes please!!!
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mmmm i could do with one of those right now :)
omg YUMMMMMM!
I don't drink vodka but I bet this would be delicious without it. I would substitute some club soda, I think.
Thank you for your comment lady. Your blog is so cool. Polly x
How pretty. Strawberries and basil are actually an excellent combination. HOpe you have a wonderful weekend!
Mmm...vodka...uh, oh yeah...and strawberries! ; )
Hi Jen, Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog, cocktail sounds great, I have just started growing basil, so perfect!
Looks delicious!!! I could definitely use this after the day I had :-)
yummy!!!
OOOHHHHH!!!
You start a recipe with "1 BOTTLE of vodka"?? You're my hero.
OooOooooooo I can not wait to try to make that..but until then..i shall enjoy an Appletini
ciaoa
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).
What a refreshing idea! Quick...I've got to tell Vodka Mom about this...
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.
Thanks for the yummy tipsy tip! Cheers!
ooooh I copied that for my next 'girls night in' extravaganza.
sounds delish!@
Damn I don't drink but this sounds like it could surely tip me over.
The cocktail and the bloggy thing sounds fun.
Enjoy!
Hic!
This drink is going to our girls night out of town party in a couple of weeks. Stopping by from the Blog Hop.
oohhhh that drink looks darling!! i'll just have to settle for my water!
This looks really good, too bad i'm not a fan of vodka! But the combo of basil + strawberries...hmmm...
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LOOKS LIKE MY NEW DRINK OF THE MONTH yummy!!
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Stopping by from bloghop09...that cocktail looks delish! Love your blog design--simplistic and elegant!
This sounds like a real refreshing and great tasting drink. I'm always open for new cocktails. :)
oooh, this is perfect for me becuase I love vodka, grow my own basil, and did I mention that I love vodka??
That looks really yummy!
I think I might have to try that.
Blog hopping... thanks for stopping by!
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!
Stopping by on the BlogHop. Nice to meet you!
I've drank Vodka lemonade but not one with a strawberry twist, sounds and looks yummy.
Basil? Really? Hmmmmmm...I never would've thought of that. Sounds pretty dang good though.
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This sounds SO yummy, I am going to try it out next weekend!
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ohhhmy that looks tasty...
mmmmm that sounds absolutely yummy!
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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