Raspberry Basil Green Tea

Sooooo...apparently its monsoon season in Texas. I'm not even kidding y'all, it has rained for like a billion days in a row. Or like a month. Maybe a week? Honestly, I can't really remember a time when it didn't rain every day. But I'm overly dramatic so that might have something to do with it too...

I'm not really used to all this rain because I don't live in Seattle and usually down here it is 90 degrees outside and...you know...sunny. So part of me is all letsgogrillstuff and the other part of me is all stay inside where it's dry yo!. And 100% of me is not feeling what the humidity is doing to my hair. So that's my life right now. That and this drink. Hello sunshine in a glass.

I know basil and raspberry is a weird combination but I promise it is delicious. And if you're not really in to basil then replace it with mint. You will love it. I guarantee it. Unless you hate mint, then maybe don't do that. But anyway, I am loving this drink that makes me feel like I am on a beach, relaxing in the sand. Or at a fancy garden party with an awesome hat and pearls. So, if either of those scenes sound like your thing (or you just like drinking amazing drinks) then I recommend you make this. Make it now.

Raspberry Basil Green Tea- Serves 4

1 c. raspberries, more to garnish
1/4 c. sugar, more if you prefer sweeter tea
1/4 c. water
1/4 c. julienned basil leaves
4 c. strong green tea
2 limes, juiced

Combine raspberries, sugar and water in a small saucepan over high heat. Stirring occasionally bring it to a boil. Reduce heat to low, add basil and simmer 10 minutes. Meanwhile, brew the green tea.

When the raspberry syrup is done, strain it through a fine mesh sleeve, pressing the berries to extract as much liquid as possible. Stir syrup in to green tea. Pour in to a pitcher over ice.

A little lime hug from me to you <3