I was out watering my plants today, and lo and behold, my basil was bezonkers! By mid-June, my herbs are usually shrouds of their former selves and squeaking by on raindrops and hope.
But not this year. I’ve remembered to water my babies, and they are all thriving. So I went in search of basil-oriented ideas and thought I should share these ideas with my Bold ones!
10 Summer Treats You Can Make with Basil
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1. Basil Mint Citrus Mojito Popsicles
Don’t these sound amazing?
I keep meaning to buy a popsicle mold like Jessi has. I think I might get this one from amazon.com. {<=amazon affiliate link} I remember watching Martha Stewart years ago, and it looks like the one she was using, so it must be the right kind. Haha.
2. BASIL CUCUMBER GAZPACHO
I love gazpacho. I bet this is amazing!
What a delicious way to add some veggies to your summer. Wonder if I could tempt the boys into this one? Hmmm… maybe not.
More for me!
3. LEMON BASIL GIMLET
Yum. I’m not a big drinker, but occasionally I like a nice cocktail. This one sounds amazing.
I also think you could leave out the alcohol and it would be a fabulous summer drink! Try it and let me know how it is.
4. SUMMER DRINK: FROZEN BASIL BLENDER!
Yeah. Here we are again. Another adult beverage. One would think I was looking for a party.
It has Pina Colada mix in it. Oh, mother of tropical goodness. YUM.
Again, I think you could omit the rum, maybe add some coconut milk and it would still be divine!
5. Cucumber Basil Infused Water
Here’s a non-alcoholic beverage! I LOVE flavored waters, and I’ve never tried using basil in one.
This might be first on my list. Yay for summer!
6. CLASSIC BASIL PESTO
We can’t have a basil list without pesto! I’m a huge fan of pesto…especially on pizza.
Have you ever tried to cook pizza on the grill? I haven’t, but this might be the summer.
7. Watermelon, Feta & Mint Salad
Basil may not be in the title but it definitely in the recipe. Mouth watering, anyone?
I have yet to buy a watermelon. How can this be?
I’ll be sure to grab some feta while I’m at the store so I can make this lovely summer salad.
8. Lemon Basil Slush
Now, I know my boys would love this one. We are a big slushie family!
My Ninja {<= amazon affiliate link} is a ninja in the summer. Woka, woka, woka.
9. HEIRLOOM TOMATO AVOCADO CAPRESE SALAD
Tomatoes, avocados and basil? Pull me up a chair!
Now, I have bought avacados. I love them on my bacon salads. Mmmmm… add a little bacon garnish to these and PERFECTION!
10. Blueberry Basil Lemonade
Now, this is a treat for summer! Fresh blueberries and lemonade? Yes, please!
Now, I’m all prepared for my gorgeous crop of basil. Do you have any favorite basil recipes?
Share them with me in the comments below!
Everything looks so beautiful! Thanks for sharing my infused water. It’s a refreshing sip! YUM! 🙂
Of course, Krystal! It looks amazing!
I can’t wait for my basil to really start thriving this year! We’re having crazy storms now, so they’re getting plenty of water, but unfortunately not much sun. But soon!!!!
I’ve heard about those storms! Hopefully, the sun will come out and you’ll have a giant basil plant!
This totally comes at the perfect time – I just grew my first basil plant! I’ve been wondering what to do with it and these ideas are so great! That blueberry basil lemonade looks especially tempting 🙂
Doesn’t it? I can’t wait to try that!
Lemon basil gimlets have been my go-to summer drink! I’m obsessed with anything basil, so thanks for sharing these. 🙂
Yummy, yummy. I had a lavender gimlet this summer. It was awesome!