“Who doesn’t like strawberry lemonade? Mine adds the twist of fresh basil. It screams everything I love about summer. In a shaker, mash 2 basil sprigs and 1/4 cup strawberries (mix 1 pint sliced berries with 1 1/2 cups splenda no calorie sweetener; let stand 15 minutes). Fill the shaker with ice and add 1 1/2 ounces vodka and 1 ounce fresh lemon juice. Shake, pour into a large glass, top with 4 ounces soda water, and stir. You can reduce the calories by replacing the vodka with more soda water if you prefer.”–Kathy Casey, chef, entertaining expert, and author of Sips & Apps.
