Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup basil leaves
  • 6 mangoes
  • 1/2 cup apple juice
  • 1 large bottle sparkling water

Instruction

  • In a pan, add the water and sugar. Bring to a boil and simmer on low for around 10 minutes and the mixture has slightly thickened.
  • Add the basil leaves and let soak for at least an hour or overnight for maximum flavor.
  • Peel the mangoes and detach the flesh from the center stone.
  • Add the mango flesh to a blender and then add the apple juice.
  • Blend until smooth and thick but pourable, if it's too thick just add a little more apple juice.
  • Combine 2 cups of puree and the bottle of sparkling water in a large pitcher.
  • Add about 3/4 cup of the syrup and taste.
  • Serve cold over ice.
  • Garnish with fresh basil leaves.