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Ingredients
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Herbs
Fruits
Sweetener
Water
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Basil
Rinse the fresh basil leaves under cold water to remove any dirt. Pat dry with a clean towel or paper towel.
- 2
Extract Citrus Juices
Cut the lime and grapefruit in half. Use a citrus juicer or reamer to extract the juice from both halves of the lime and grapefruit. Collect the juice in a bowl and set aside.
Mixing
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a blender, combine the rinsed basil leaves, extracted lime and grapefruit juice, honey or agave syrup, and water.
- 4
Blend the Mixture
Blend on high speed for about 30 seconds or until the basil leaves are completely blended and the mixture is smooth.
Straining
- 5
Strain the Mixture
Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a pitcher to remove any pulp and basil bits. Use a spatula to press the mixture to extract as much liquid as possible.
Serving
- 6
Serve the Basil Bliss
Pour the strained Basil Bliss into glasses over ice. Garnish with a sprig of fresh basil or a slice of lime or grapefruit if desired. Enjoy your refreshing drink!