Basil lime cooler recipe

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This recipe uses a simple basil syrup (found HERE) as its base ingredient. It is a unique-and delicious-variation from other summer cocktails and will quite possibly become a favorite of yours throughout the summer months.

BASIL LIME COOLER
Ingredients

• 1 ounce basil syrup
• 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed juice
• 1 1/2 ounces vodka
• 3 basil leaves
• 2 to 3 ounces seltzer
• sprig of fresh basil for garnish

Directions
Combine syrup, juice and vodka in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain into a Collins glass filled with ice. Top with seltzer water and garnish with a sprig of fresh basil.

Collins Glass Set

Key lime cheesecake recipe

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This amazing dessert features the bright flavor of fresh lime paired with the creamy richness of cheesecake. Nothing short of heavenly!

KEY LIME CHEESECAKE

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted 
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 
• 1 cup sugar 
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 3 eggs 
• 1 tablespoon grated lime zest 
• 2/3 cup key lime juice 

Directions
Preheat to 300 degrees F. In a medium size bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and butter the press into bottom and up sides of buttered springform pan and set aside. Using a mixer, beat together cream cheese, sugar, zest and flour until smooth and creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, until smooth. Add juice and beat until just combined. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 1 hour, or until almost set in the center. When done, turn the stove off and open the door partially and allow cake to cool in the oven for an hour before refrigerating until completely cooled.

Strawberry lime soda recipe

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 This sparkling recipe features 2 deliciously bright summer flavors: strawberry and lime. If you wish to make this during winter, be sure to pick brightly colored fruit for the best off-season flavors.

STRAWBERRY LIME SODA

• 1 large lime, cut into quarters and juiced
• 8 large mint leaves 
• 8 fresh strawberries, cut into quarters
• 1/2-3/4 cup sugar, to taste
• 3 cups club soda

Directions
Combine lime juice, the rinds, mint leaves, strawberries and sugar in a large pitcher. Muddle the fruits and mint leaves to release their flavors. Top with club soda and gently stir until until the sugar has completely dissolved. Serve over ice.