Tart kiwi and sharp ginger make this a wake-up smoothie rather than a dessert. Basil softens the edges with its sweet, peppery aroma.
Garnish: Basil leaf · Ice: Served up, no ice
Zesty and light, with sharp kiwi, a warming ginger bite and a sweet herbal basil finish.
Kiwis are among the fruits richest in vitamin C and have a pleasant acidity that makes smoothies taste fresh. Their tiny black seeds add a little crunch when blended only briefly.
Ginger and basil are both common in Asian cooking, and together they give the kiwi a savoury, almost lemonade-like character. The drink is light and not very sweet, so it works well before breakfast or after exercise. If you prefer it softer, the optional honey rounds it off.
Without honey, yes. Use agave or maple syrup if you want to sweeten it.
Cut off both ends and scoop the flesh out with a teaspoon; that is the quickest way.
With 5 g ginger it has a noticeable but gentle warmth. Adjust the amount to your taste.
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