Berry Rose and Basil Cooler
Refreshing, delicious Berry Rose and Basil Cooler ! This recipe includes an Alcoholic AND Non-Alcoholic version, therefore the whole family can enjoy.
This is such a pretty drink and once you taste it, you will see that it is just as delicious. The deal breaker for me in this Berry Rose and Basil Cooler is most definitely the Basil.
I think only Basil can give a drink that extra oh yeah! taste, if you know what I mean ! This post has actually been sitting in draft from somewhere in December last year, but I only remembered to share this now.
Anyway, since I started to make the Cooler last year, around the middle of our Spring, I have made this, so refreshing, drink numerous times again.
However, I usually use sparkling Grape Juice instead of the Rose Wine, unless we have people over, who like a light alcoholic drink.
I also make my **ice-cubes** in advance by freezing pieces of berries in Berry Juice. That helps to not water-down the drink, but to still keep it ice-cold.
More refreshing Drink recipes you might like (alcoholic and non-alcoholic):
- Minty Mojito
- Malibu Summer Fun
- Mint And Pomegranate Apple Sipper
- Pina Colada Cocktail
- Blue Hawaiian Cocktail
Berry Rose and Basil Cooler
Berry Rose and Basil Cooler
Ingredients
- 1 cup 100% Mixed Berry Juice
- 3 cups Rose Wine (substitute with sparkling Grape Juice for a Non-Alcoholic version)
- 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves torn and slightly bruised
- 1 cup Frozen Strawberries sliced, halved or whole
- Ice-Cubes (see note in post)
Instructions
- Mix together the Berry Juice and the Rose Wine – add the Basil and keep chilled
- Add the frozen Strawberries and Ice-Cubes shortly before serving
This is so pretty, Linda. I like the idea of using basil. When it comes to working with sweet things, like berries, I'm always stuck on mint. I need to branch out to other herbs.
Thanks for sharing!
Berries & basil is such a heavenly match! 🙂 I'm sure the rose adds a nice loveliness that just screams spring and summer, too! Thanks for sharing with us at #tastytuesdays; I've included this recipe in my 9 summer thirst quenchers round up: http://www.anyonita-nibbles.co.uk/2014/05/9-summer-thirst-quenchers.html
This looks yummy, Linda! Such a pretty, refreshing drink for guests or just to treat yourself and family. Hope your Monday has been fabulous!
I will be pinning your delicious Berry Rose and Basil Cooler. Thanks so much for sharing this awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great weekend and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
Hmm, looks yummy!
Wow, this looks absolutely amazing!
This looks like a super delicious preggo-friendly drink to help me finish off the summer!! Pinning this, definitely need to make. Thanks!! Found you over at the Family Home and Life link up, visiting from C'mon Get Crafty! 🙂