The Moose Jaw Times-Herald subscribes to the Canadian Press and Associated Press wire service.
Often there are some very promising-looking recipes in the wire's lifestyles offerings.
Here's one for a strawberry-based cocktail that caught my attention this week, from The Associated Press.
I'm betting the strawberries, basil and vodka make an irresistable combination.
3 to 4 large fresh strawberries, stemmed and thinly sliced, plus 1 whole berry reserved as garnish
50 ml (1/4 cup) powdered sugar
1 to 2 large sprigs fresh basil, plus extra for garnish
Ice
45 ml (1 1/2 oz) vodka
30 ml (1 oz) lemon juice
90 to 120 ml (3 to 4 oz) chilled soda water
In a small bowl, combine strawberries and sugar, toss well. Let sit for 15 minutes.
In a cocktail shaker, combine basil and strawberries and any juice collected in the bowl. Gently crush using a muddler or a wooden spoon. Fill shaker with ice, then add vodka and lemon juice. Cap shaker.
Shake vigorously. Pour into a large glass, then top with soda water. Stir. Garnish with a strawberry and fresh basil.
Makes 1 serving.
Source: Recipe adapted from "Sips and Apps" by Kathy Casey (Chronicle Books, 2009).
What I'm Cooking: A strawberry drink recipe to try
- Published on June 18, 2009
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