Combining the unique flavour of Thai basil with strawberries will make a lovely summer cocktail.

There are 2 elements involved:

1. Make a Thai basil strawberry syrup
2. Combine this with gin or rum to make the cocktail…

The advantage of making the Thai basil strawberry syrup is…

That you can keep it in a fridge for a month, and use it to make a Thai basil strawberry cocktail or smoothie at any stage.

Thai basil has a unique flavour that is great for many recipes, like the Thai basil strawberry cocktail.

Fresh Thai Basil is available in many shops (for example you can Buy it on Amazon)

But it’s also very easy to grow at home from seed.

For example the Thai basil on the right.

• The seeds were planted in a seed tray on May 16
• Grown using a heat mat & grow light
• Transferred into a pot 4 weeks later
• Ready for use July 16 – 2 months later
• And will keep growing and growing

If you want to grow your own Thai basil then all you need are seeds and a pot.

Although using a seed heat mat and grow light will help you get faster results.

For step by step advice have a look at How to grow Thai basil