Savory Basil Break

Basil makes this seasoned tomato drink smell fresher, while lime, hot sauce, and celery salt keep it savory and lively. There’s no sparkling mixer here to dilute an overenthusiastic shake of seasoning. Stir thoroughly and taste between small additions. The basil should be noticeable alongside tomato, not lost behind the heat. It’s a good option when a fruit drink isn’t what you want and the act of making something savory feels more satisfying.

Ingredients

• 5 oz Tomato juice
• 2 drop Hot sauce
• 1/16 tsp Celery salt
• 3 leaf Basil leaves
• 1/2 oz Lime juice

Make it

1. Gently press any herbs in a glass.
2. Add the tomato juice, hot sauce, celery salt, and all remaining ingredients. Stir well.
3. Add ice and serve immediately.

Benefits

Tomato · a little vitamin C

Beside peppery spice, basil, and lime, tomato offers a little vitamin C, used by your body for normal immune function, as well as a savory, juicy base.

A different side of peppery spice

There is a small peppery kick from the measured peppery spice in the tomato, basil, and lime mixture, giving that ingredient a place without drowning out the other flavors.