Clinton Kellys Strawberry Basil Spritzer Recipe 455

Steps:

• Place the strawberries in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Pour into a large pitcher; stir in the soda and lemonade concentrate. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• For the strawberry-basil puree: To make the simple syrup, heat the sugar and 2 cups water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring as needed, until the sugar has completely dissolved. Set aside and allow to cool completely.
• Add half of the strawberries, lime juice and basil to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until you reach a consistency that makes you happy. I do 10 to 15 pulses, which leaves a good bit of texture. Transfer to a pitcher or container. Repeat with the other half and add to the same container. Pour in the room temperature simple syrup, mix and chill for at least 30 minutes.
• For the strawberry-basil mojitos: Pour 1/2 cup of the strawberry basil puree into each glass. Top with 2 ounces of your favorite light rum, add ice and stir gently to combine. Top off each glass with a splash of soda. Garnish each drink with a stalk of basil and a lime wedge.

Steps:

• First, start by making the red portion of the drink by combining 1 ounce light rum, 4 ounces strawberry daiquiri mix and 1 cup of ice in a blender. Mix ingredients and pour into the bottom of the glass. Next you will need to combine 1 ounce of rum, 3 ounces of chopped mango, 1/2 ounce orange curaçao, 1 ½ ounces of sweet and sour mix, 1 ounce lime juice, and one cup of ice in a blender. Mix ingredients together to create the yellow portion of the drink. Pour only half of the mixture into the glass. Take the remaining drink mixture and blend with ½ ounce of blue curaçao to create the green portion of the drink. Pour into the glass.