Polaner Fruit & Maple is versatile as it perfectly complements recipes for appetizers, protein?based main dishes, side dishes, baking and cocktails in addition to its traditional usage at breakfast. Polaner Fruit & Maple premium fruit spread is currently available in stores across the Northeast and will be available soon in the Central Midwest and Pacific Northwest.
Polaner Fruit & Maple has applications beyond breakfast and can be used to create desserts, appetizers, dressings, cocktails, glazes and more. Recipes can be found on their website.
Summer Strawberry Basil Cocktail Recipe
1/4 cup Polaner Fruit & Maple Strawberry Spread
1/4 cup water
1 tbsp. lime juice
1/4 cup basil leaves torn, plus more for garnish
2 tbsp. vodka
Seltzer
Strawberries for garnish
In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk Polaner Fruit & Maple Strawberry Spread and water. Bring to a boil and remove from the heat. Set aside to cool. Add lime juice, basil and vodka to strawberry mixture and refrigerate for at least an hour. When ready to serve, strain mixture over crushed ice, add seltzer and garnish with slices of strawberries and sprigs of basil.
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I have not yet tried this maple sweetened spread. I think that I would love this cocktail.
I just can’t imagine this cocktail. I pinned it for future use. When I thin k strawberry and basil I think spring.
I’m not big on cocktails, but I love the flavors in this. I’d make it without the vodka.