I have to give props to my girl Alexis for this next post. I attended a party at her house last week and she had a punch bowl filled with can only be described as a magical elixir punch. It seemed to be a hodgepodge of flower petals, sprigs of mint, herbal tea, and vodka. One sip of this potion and you would turn into a wee fairy doing somersaults in the sunshine on a grassy knoll.
Well, I don't have regular access to flower petals (I know, act shocked) but I came up with my own riff on the idea. This cocktail is light, refreshing, and tastes amazing.
What you need for a Summer Slam Jam:
- Iced tea - I prefer to make my own the old fashioned way; I leave a handful of teabags in a pitcher of water and leave it on my windowsill for a day. Viola! Sun tea. I've been using rooibos, which has a bit of a bite, but this week I switched to green tea just for the hell of it. Just make sure the tea is steeped enough so it can maintain it's flavor.
- Ice
- Fresh basil - It adds a nice herbal overtone.
- Fresh lime juice
- Vodka -Any kind. Go for flavored if you want. You're in the driver's seat here.
1. Measure out about 2oz of vodka. Pour it in your favorite glass over ice. Add enough iced tea until it's almost at the top.
2. Add a splash of lime juice or any citrus juice, for that matter.
3. Tear a basil leaf into little shreds and throw 'em in. Stir.
4. I like my Summer Jam Slam unsweetened, but you could add some sugar water or honey. Do your thang.
5. Throw a straw in and sip. Yuuuuuuum. Make lots for your buddies, too.
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