stretching <\/a>the daylight hours, many people enjoy sitting outside, watching the sunset as they sip on a cocktail. From a Mai Tai, caipirinha, and a smashed basil gin, there are plenty of cocktails that include basil in the ingredients. Make the most of your cocktails by freezing some fresh basil leaves in ice cubes.<\/p>\n\n\n\nChop the leaves, but not too fine. Line the leaves in the ice cube tray (we recommend using a silicone model) and freeze them. They make the perfect garnish for drinks, and your guests will marvel at your ingenuity. The basil tastes amazing, releasing flavor as the ice melts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Basil is sweet, fresh, and fragrant, and it’s no wonder why it’s such a popular ingredient in cocktails. If you’re having guests around this weekend, give this cocktail addition a try, and watch your friends as they praise your mixology skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Basil is an herb that is paired with many dishes, including tomatoes and pasta dishes. When cooking with basil it\u2019s always good to chop it up in smaller pieces to make the most of the dish. When you eat basil, you\u2019re getting many health benefits. There are eight uses of basil that go beyond cooking […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3181,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
14 Uses of Basil Beyond Cooking<\/title>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n