Strawberry-Basil Virgin Daiquiri

By tammy1365

Ingredients

• 1/2 1/2 2 cup sugar, plus 2 tbsp. for the glasses
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, plus leaves for garnish
• 1 1 1 lb. frozen strawberries
• 2 2 2 cups ice
• 1/4 1/4 2 3 fresh lime juice, plus 2 tbsp. for the glasses (from about 3 limes)
• Fresh strawberries, for garnish

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from rachaelraymag.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preparation

1. In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup sugar, the chopped basil, and 1/2 cup water to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Steep for 10 minutes; strain.

2. In a blender, puree the basil syrup, frozen berries, ice, and 1/4 cup lime juice. Add water if needed to thin the mixture.

3. Pour the remaining 2 tbsp. lime juice onto another plate. Spread the remaining 2 tbsp. sugar on a plate. Dip the rims of 4 glasses in the lime juice, then in the sugar. Divide the daiquiri among the glasses. Garnish with basil leaves and fresh berries.