Lunch: Basil-Vermouth Ice Cubes

Recipe by Darcy Lenz There are countless ways to work magic with this signuiture sipper staple, like freezing your leftover dry Vermouth into cocktail-ready basil ice cubes.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon, Basil

Health benefits of Basil-Vermouth Ice Cubes

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

12 ounces dry vermouth
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 cups water
12 to 24 fresh basil leaves

Instructions

Pour 1 ounce dry vermouth into each of 12 (2-inch) ice-cube molds (such as King Cube). Add 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice and 1/4 cup water to each mold. Place 1 to 2 fresh basil leaves into each mold. Place molds in freezer; freeze 8 hours or until solid. Serve ice cubes in your favorite simple summer cocktails.

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