Basil-Mint Soda

Name: Basil-Mint Soda
Total time: 10 h 10 min
Yield: 5 cups
Ingredients: 5 cups water; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup basil; 1 cup mint; ½ cup fresh lime juice

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F&W's Grace Parisi makes this soda with iSi's new Twist'n Sparkle soda maker, which carbonates beverages in less than 30 seconds. $50; williams-sonoma.com More Nonalcoholic Drinks

By Grace Parisi

January 2011

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Recipe Summary

active:

10 hrs 10 mins

total:

10 hrs 10 mins

Yield:

5 cups

Ingredients

5 cups water
1 cup sugar
1 cup basil
1 cup mint
½ cup fresh lime juice

Directions

Step 1
In a medium saucepan, simmer 1 cup water with sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Add basil and mint leaves and let steep for 1 hour.

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Step 2
Strain and discard the herbs. Let the syrup cool completely. Stir 4 cups cold water and fresh lime juice into the syrup.
Step 3
Make the soda according to the manufacturers' directions. Serve in tall glasses over ice.

Make Ahead

The recipe can be prepared through Step 2; refrigerate for up to 5 days.

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