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It’s getting toasty outside so let’s cool it off with these delicious basil and cucumber cooler. You can make this drink a mocktail or a cocktail. I love growing herbs in the spring and summer. It’s a quick and easy way to add freshness to any meal and it’s so fun to go cut the herbs and bring them into the kitchen. Plus, herbs are super easy to grow-if I can do it anyone can!

Basil Cucumber Cooler-makes 1 drink

4 slices of cucumber

big handful of basil, chopped

1/2 tsp simple syrup or to your liking

juice of 1 lime

unflavored sparkling water or club soda

Put cucumber slices, basil and lime juice in a glass. Muddle it to release the oils from the basil. Add in the simple syrup, ice and water. Stir and enjoy! If you are making this a cocktail add in 1.5oz of vodka or coconut rum.

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