Today, two stories combine into one great recipe.
Story 1:
I made enchiladas for Dan’s birthday last year.
Enchiladas + a golden birthday = a fun cocktail needs to be served with dinner.
We made Moscow Mules and it quickly became our “go-to” cocktail when we wanted something beyond wine or beer.
Moscow Mules = Lime juice + ginger beer + vodka + ice
Story 2:
When we were planting our vegetable garden this year, we took a trip (okay, several trips) to the hardware and garden store for mulch, compost and seeds. And some basil plants. If I haven’t mentioned it before, I have a bit of a basil problem.
Julie + basil = Trouble. And lots of deliciousness.
Anyways. While looking through the basil plants at the garden store (shocker), I came across some lime basil. I’d heard of lemon basil, but never lime. I rubbed one leaf between my fingers, and found that the plant smelled just like limes. But it was basil! Even though I had no idea how I was going to use lime basil, I brought home a plant anyways. It was just too fun not too.
Note: The leaves taste more like lime than basil as well.
Story 1 + Story 2 = my newest summer cocktail, Raspberry Mules. Instead of lime juice, I used lime basil, muddled with some fresh raspberries.
Raspberries + lime basil + ginger ale + vodka = a fruity (but not too sweet) cocktail, perfect for a summer evening out on the deck.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup fresh red raspberries
- 1/4 cup lime basil leaves (may substitute with 2 tablespoons lime juice), plus more for garnishing
- 3/4 cup vodka
- 2 1/2 -3 cups ginger ale, depending on how strong you'd like it
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Instructions
- With a mortar and pestle, grind the raspberries and lime basil together until the leaves are completely crushed.
- Transfer the raspberries to a large Mason jar or pitcher, and cover with the vodka and ginger ale. Cover and shake (or stir), then refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
- Using a fine sieve or piece of cheesecloth, strain the liquid, pressing on the solids with a wooden spoon to squeeze out the juice. Discard the solids, and serve the Raspberry Mules over ice, garnished with more lime basil or a lime wedge.
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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup fresh red raspberries
- 1/4 cup lime basil leaves (may substitute with 2 tablespoons lime juice), plus more for garnishing
- 3/4 cup vodka
- 2 1/2 -3 cups ginger ale, depending on how strong you'd like it
Instructions
- With a mortar and pestle, grind the raspberries and lime basil together until the leaves are completely crushed.
- Transfer the raspberries to a large Mason jar or pitcher, and cover with the vodka and ginger ale. Cover and shake (or stir), then refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
- Using a fine sieve or piece of cheesecloth, strain the liquid, pressing on the solids with a wooden spoon to squeeze out the juice. Discard the solids, and serve the Raspberry Mules over ice, garnished with more lime basil or a lime wedge.
These look delicious! I love when simple addition makes life better
…Math class paid off after all, hehe!
Exactly!
if i do recall correctly, the bartender at dan’s golden birthday celebration was pretty epic. and just plain pretty, too.
True and true!
YUM! I too have a basil obsession. To make sure I had enough for the summer I planted 8 basil plants in the spring….. Now I’ve got more basil than I know what to do with! I actually have some in little jars around my house just for decoration haha.
If it makes you feel any better, I have something like 11 or 12 plants…
Uhhh… this looks downright amazing. YUMMMMM
Bright colors, fresh fruit, and a splash of vodka — sounds right up my alley
I want a Raspberry mule right now!! They look delicious especially with the lime basil.
this looks and sounds amazing! and i have the exact same molcajete, so i have NO excuse to not make this soon….
No excuses at all!
looovely!
Yummy. Raspberries and basil seem like a great combination. I will be on the look out for lime basil; it would be magical!
Interesting combo! looks amazing
This raspberry mule looks amazing and is too tempting. Loved your blog.
Thank you!
yuuuuumlicious
Beautiful drink! It sounds so refreshing
These will have to be my summer drink… next year.
I have another pink summer drink going up later today that is non-alcoholic… it can be your drink for this summer
oh my goodness, this sounds so good! and i love that color.