Hot summer days leave us all craving something cold to quench our thirst. Ottawa has been extremely hot this summer and coming back to Vancouver Island has been quite an abrupt change; I’ve rediscovered the need for sleeves on my shirts and socks on my feet. However, I think that this will make the perfect sunny afternoon beverage anytime of the year (even if Islanders need to wait until September to see the sun again).
Feel free to sooth your sorrows by spiking this recipe with vodka, and serve it over plenty of ice.
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 cup of superfine sugar (or use your favourite sweetener)
- 1/2 cup of blueberries, sliced in half
- Sprig of Basil (Use mint if you’re scared)
- 4-5 cups of water
- Vodka, if you want… you know, to pretend its summer?
In a pitcher, combine blueberries, basil, salt and sugar and let macerate for 30 minutes. Add lemon juice, lime juice and water. Chill overnight for the best infusion of flavours, but it is good to drink right away. Fill glasses with lots of ice, add vodka and pour lemonade over garnish with a basil.
