by sherricrandall | Aug 3, 2026 | Recipes
Sparkling Peach Basil Refresher
Serves 6
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe peaches, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 cups sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Peach slices and basil sprigs for garnish
Instructions:
- Make basil simple syrup: Simmer water, honey, and basil for 5 minutes, then strain and discard basil leaves , cool
- Muddle peach slices in a pitcher
- Add basil syrup and lemon juice
- Top with sparkling water and ice
- Garnish glasses with peach slices and basil sprigs
Enjoy!
by sherricrandall | Aug 11, 2023 | Recipes
Watermelon Lemonade
Ingredients
6 c. cubed seedless watermelon, chilled
4 c. cold water ( You can also use sparkling water )
3/4 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice
2/3 c. granulated sugar
Ice
Fresh mint leaves
Instructions:
In a blender, blend watermelon chunks until well pureed – Pour through a fine mesh strainer to reduce pulp
In a large pitcher, whisk water, fresh lemon juice and sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Add the watermelon puree and ice.
Pour over ice and serve with fresh mint. Store in refrigerator
Enjoy !
