I have decided to enact a Friday afternoon cocktail for my husband and I this summer. Hopefully the weather will be nice and we can enjoy it out on the patio tomorrow afternoon.
Here is what we'll be enjoying...
Cucumber, Mint, and Basil Soda - from
Bon Appetit
(We'll probably add a dash of vodka to give a little kick)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Simple Syrup (click for recipe)
- 1/2 large cucumber (about 8 oz.), thinly sliced crosswise, plus 12 slices for garnish
- 24 fresh mint leaves plus 12 sprigs for garnish
- 12 fresh basil leaves
- 6 cups soda water, divided
Preparation
Bring 1 1/2 cups simple syrup to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove pan from heat and add cucumber slices (reserving 12 for garnish), 24 mint leaves, and basil. Cover and let steep for 30 minutes. Strain cucumber-herb syrup into a jar, pressing on solids in strainer. Fill a 12-oz. glass with ice cubes. Add 2 Tbsp. syrup and top with soda water (about 1/2 cup). Stir to combine. Garnish with cucumber slice and sprig of mint. Repeat to make 11 more sodas.
Tomato, Mozzarella & Thai Basil Crostini - from
Bon Appetit
- 12 slices of seven-grain or sesame bread
- 1/2 garlic clove
- 2 cups (about 10 ounces) halved cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Sliced fresh mozzarella
- Thai basil leaves
Grill bread slices and rub with garlic clove.
Put sliced fresh mozzarella on toasts. Spoon tomato mixture over mozzarella and garnish with Thai basil leaves. Season with sea salt and pepper.
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