This delicious mocktail was made in no time and is healthy too! Nice as a welcome drink for Christmas or New Year's Eve.
What is shiso?
Shiso are the leaves of the perilla plant. This plant is related to the mint and is also called Japanese basil. Shiso has a strong and spicy taste, ranging from sweet and spicy, with notes of cinnamon, cumin and citrus. This beautiful full flavor combination makes shiso very versatile and you can use it in many dishes.
Shiso syrup
Our shiso syrup consists of only three ingredients (Purple shiso, water, sugar) and can be used for a delicious lemonade, dessert or a delicious mocktail like the recipe below.
Recipe
2 persoon
10 minutes preparation time
Ingrediënten
- Shiso syrup (or any other syrup)
- 4 juice oranges
- Sparkling mineral water
- Blueberries and/or raspberries
- Ice cubes
- Sprigs of rosemary for garnish
Method of preparation
Squeeze the oranges and divide the orange juice between two glasses.
Add a splash of sparkling mineral water to the orange juice and add the ice cubes.
- Finally, add a dash of shiso syrup and the blueberries. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary.
Tip: if you prefer a cocktail, you can replace the sparkling mineral water with an alcoholic drink such as gin.
Cheers!
