Best Blueberry Basil Limeade Recipes

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BLUEBERRY LIMEADE



Blueberry Limeade image

Refreshing blueberry limeade is prepared with fresh blueberries, lime juice, and sugar. Serve cold over ice. Stir well before serving.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Juice Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups fresh blueberries
½ cup white sugar, or to taste
⅓ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
6 cups water, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Blend blueberries, sugar, lime juice, and 1 cup water together in a blender; pour into a pitcher. Add remaining water and stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 5.9 mg, Sugar 16.3 g

BLUEBERRY, LIME, AND BASIL MUFFINS



Blueberry, Lime, and Basil Muffins image

Don't be fooled by this combination of flavors--it might seem strange at first, but once you taste it, you'll know they were meant for each other!

Provided by Kim

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ¼ cups whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup white sugar
⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large lime, zested and juiced
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
2 cups fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
  • Whisk whole wheat flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Beat sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract, lime zest, and lime juice. Stir in Greek yogurt. Add 1/2 of the flour mixture and stir just until combined. Add in remaining flour mixture, stirring just until combined; do not to overmix. Fold in basil.
  • Place blueberries in a large bowl and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour. Toss to coat. Gently fold into the muffin batter.
  • Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove muffins from the oven and let cool in the pan 1 to 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, 15 to 30 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Cholesterol 46.4 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 281.8 mg, Sugar 15.6 g

BERRY-BASIL LIMEADE JAM



Berry-Basil Limeade Jam image

My husband and I have fun picking fruit. We ended up with too many strawberries, so it was time to make jam, inspired by a mojito recipe. -Erica Ingram, Lakewood, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 8-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
1/3 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon butter
7 cups sugar
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
4 teaspoons grated lime zest

Steps:

  • Rinse nine 1-cup plastic or freezer-safe containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly., In a small bowl, thoroughly crush strawberries, 1 cup at a time, to measure exactly 5 cups; transfer to a 6-qt. stockpot. Stir in pectin, lime juice and butter. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir 1 minute. Immediately stir in basil and lime zest., Immediately fill all containers to within 1/2 in. of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers; immediately cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours., Jam is now ready to use. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 12 months. Thaw frozen jam in refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

BLUEBERRY BASIL GIMLET AS MADE BY STIR CRAZY COCKTAILS RECIPE BY TASTY



Blueberry Basil Gimlet As Made By Stir Crazy Cocktails Recipe by Tasty image

A classic cocktail with a slight twist, this blueberry basil drink is bright and refreshing with a perfect balance of summer flavors.

Provided by Stir Crazy Cocktails

Categories     Drinks

Time 40m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
½ cup fresh blueberry, crushed
8 fresh basil leaves, torn
ice, for shaking
1 oz strained lime juice
2 oz vodka
fresh basil leaf, for garnish
fresh blueberry, for garnish
martini glass, chilled

Steps:

  • Make the blueberry basil simple syrup: In a small pot over medium heat, combine the sugar and water. Add the blueberries and basil. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the syrup is clear. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Strain before using. The syrup will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
  • Make the cocktail: In a cocktail shaker, combine the lime juice, 1 ounce blueberry basil simple syrup, and the vodka. FIll the shaker with ice, then shake vigorously. Strain the cocktail into a chilled martini glass and garnish a basil leaf and blueberries.
  • Enjoy!

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