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Blueberry Basil Tonic

3/15/2020

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I have a very fond memory of going to Chicago with my cousins from Arizona, my sister and my mom and grandma a few years ago. We stopped at Eataly and enjoyed an Italian lunch and then wandered around the sweets floor. We happened upon a drink that featured basil and blueberries and I'll never forgot how refreshing and energizing that made me feel.  I decided to recreate it at home and have been making it ever since for a healthy source of immune boosting antioxidants. I usually make this in the summer when I have an abundance of fresh basil in my garden and when fresh blueberries are in season, however, in light of the Coronavirus and flu that have us all feeling panic, I thought that it would be a good time to share this tonic. Blueberries are some of the most nutrient dense berries and I love using wild blueberries because they are even richer in antioxidants!!  (see article)  

Even though most of us are not headed into our normal work routine this week, I thought it was still important to share a recipe in hopes that it could provide comfort for your week(s) ahead at home. Taking care of our bodies is so incredibly important during this time of uncertainty. Stay healthy everyone! 
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​Ingredients (makes one tonic)


1 cup fresh or frozen wild blueberries
¼ cup packed fresh basil leaves
Juice from ½ of a lemon
1 cup of filtered water
2 ice cubes

Directions 

Place all of the ingredients in a high speed blender and blend on high until juice like consistency is achieved. Enjoy immediately or assemble in the evening, store in the fridge and re-blend in the morning.

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2 Comments
Mark Karney link
3/16/2020 05:36:29 pm

Very refreshing! I didn't quite have enough basil since I got the last package at the grocery store. Hope I can find some basil tomorrow since I have two more cartons of blueberries.

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Make Ahead of Monday
3/17/2020 07:02:44 am

Thank you Mark, we are glad you enjoyed this! We can't wait for summer, when hopefully, the basil plants will be plentiful!

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