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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
3/4 cup sugar |
3/4 cup water |
1/4 cup basil leaves |
1 1/2 cups strawberries, quartered |
1 cup fresh lime juice (about 12 limes) |
5 cups lime-flavored sparkling water, chilled |
ice cubes |
basil leaves (optional) |
Directions:
1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, and cool 30 minutes or until room temperature.
2. Strain basil mixture through a sieve into a large pitcher, discarding basil. Place strawberries and lime juice in a blender; process until smooth. Add strawberry mixture to basil mixture. Gently stir in sparkling water. Serve immediately over ice. Garnish with basil leaves, if desired.
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