This fruity cooler is a must-try recipe. Filled with strawberries, basil, thyme and vanilla, it’s a flavour explosion.
Serves66
Cook time5 mins5 minutes
Prep time10 mins10 minutes, + cooling time
+ cooling time
Ingredients
1/4 cup (55g) caster sugar
2 tsp vanilla bean paste
250g strawberries, thinly sliced
1/4 cup small basil leaves
2 thyme sprigs
Ice cubes, to serve
1.5L chilled soda water
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Method
Step 1
Place the sugar, vanilla and half the strawberry in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, for 5 mins or until the sugar dissolves and the strawberry collapses. Cool slightly. Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool completely.
Step 2
Place the strawberry mixture in a large serving jug. Add the basil, thyme, remaining strawberry and ice. Top up with soda water to serve.
