Berry Basil Frappe

Berry Basil Frappe, a frappe is defined as two things, the first being a fruit puree poured over shaved ice and the second being a coffee version poured over shaved ice.

LOL, throwback to at least 2012… YES! This is the very first #SOBikini RECIPE WEDNESDAY!!! I’m super excited because this is the perfect end-of-Summer drink and works when subbed for Fall and Holiday ingredients. Just substitute your favorite ingredients and follow the recipe below.

I must admit, the basil orange idea was not, in fact, my idea. The Basil Orange Frappe must, without exception, be attributed to my chef friend Alan Greeley of the Golden Truffle restaurant in Orange County. When I recently judged a chef challenge at the OC Fair, the Basil Orange Frappe was one of Chef’s presented dishes of which I instantly fell in love. I loved it so much I decided to create a home-chef worth version that is also SOBikini friendly and delicious – well, that’s understood.

I decided this was a recipe that everyone could enjoy when presented in a perhaps somewhat simpler form. Hence, I present the Berry Basil Frappe.

Nutrition:
Serves 2
Calories: 113
Fat: 0.2g
Carbohydrates: 13.0g
Protein:ﾠ0.5g
Fiber: 2.5g
Sodium: 2.7mg

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Recipe

Berry Basil Frappe

Beverages

Berry Basil Frappe with raspberries, black berries, strawberries, basil, lemon, lime, honey and crushed ice

Ingredients

Fine zest of one orange
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1 ounce fresh squeezed orange juice
2 ounces fresh squeezed lime juice
1 ounce fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh raspberries
1/4 cup fresh blackberries
1/2 cup fresh strawberries
1 tablespoon raw honey
shaved or crushed ice
For cocktail: add your choice of champagne, rum, vodka or gin
Lots of love

Instructions

Muddle orange zest, basil, and orange juice in a cocktail shaker or with mortar and pestal.
In a blender or food processor, puree berries until smooth.
Strain through a fine sieve to remove seeds.
In a blender or food processor, blend together basil mixture, lime juice, lemon juice, all of the berry mixture, and honey.
If needed, add an additional one ounce each of orange and lime juice for desired thickness.
Stir or shake to combine.
Add 1 ounce of your favorite libation for a cocktail.
Pour over shaved ice and enjoy!
Garnish with lemon or lime wedge and enjoy time with family and friends.