Strawberry-Basil Soda
Ingredients
- 1 (16-oz) pkg strawberries, hulled
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup water, divided
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 (12-oz) cans sparkling water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss strawberries, vinegar, and salt on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes or until berries have softened.
- Transfer strawberries to a blender; add ½ cup water. Blend on high speed until smooth. Strain mixture through a sieve; discard solids. Chill strawberry mixture 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring ½ cup water, sugar, and basil to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Strain mixture through a sieve; discard solids. Refrigerate basil syrup until cold.
- Add strawberry mixture to basil simple syrup, and stir. Fill 4 old-fashioned glasses with ice. Spoon 3 Tbsp strawberry syrup into each glass; fill with sparkling water, and stir. Garnish with additional whole strawberries and fresh basil, if desired.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Total | |
| Servings | 4 | |
| Calories |
137
|
137
|
| Fat (g) | 0 | 0 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 0 | 0 |
| Protein (g) | 1 | 1 |
| Carb (g) | 34 | 34 |
| Fiber (g) | 2 | 2 |
| Sodium (mg) | 148 | 148 |
| T. Sugs (g) | 31 | 31 |
| A. Sugs (g) | 25 | 25 |
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