So, you think you’ve tried every iced coffee variation out there? Let me introduce the Strawberry Basil Iced Coffee, an unexpected yet delightful twist on your usual caffeine fix. Because clearly, adding fruit and herbs to coffee is what the world has been missing. This refreshing combo of sweet strawberries and fragrant basil might just make you question why you’ve been settling for plain old coffee all these years. Get ready to elevate your coffee game with this quirky, summery blend that’s perfect for impressing people—or just confusing them.
Strawberry Basil Iced Coffee Recipe
A refreshing and fruity iced coffee with a twist of basil, designed to confuse and delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 2 cups brewed coffee chilled
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries
- 6-8 fresh basil leaves
- 1-2 tablespoons honey or any sweetener of your choice
- Ice cubes
- 1/4 cup milk or cream optional, but we’re all adults here
Instructions
- Brew your coffee and let it cool. You could also use cold brew if you’ve got your life together.
- In a blender, combine the strawberries, basil leaves, and honey. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the strawberry-basil mixture to get rid of the pulp. No one wants that floating around in their coffee.
- In a glass filled with ice cubes, pour the chilled coffee.
- Add the strawberry-basil mixture and stir well.
- Top with milk or cream if you’re feeling fancy—or just to mess with your friends.
- Sip and enjoy the judgmental stares of those who don’t appreciate genius.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 90
- Total Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Vitamin C: 10%
- Calcium: 3%
- Iron: 2%
- Potassium: 4%
- Vitamin A: 2%
- Feel free to experiment with different sweeteners, like agave syrup or maple syrup.
- Add a splash of vanilla extract to take things to the next level.
- If you’re feeling adventurous, swap basil for mint and watch everyone’s minds get blown.
