Faux Whiskey Sour – By Accident

I am constantly on the search for a non-alcoholic-caffeine-free-zero-calorie drink.  I gave up drinking almost thirty years ago and that is a story for another day.  I have since lived mainly on iced tea, but after 6:00 PM I need to cut back on caffeine so that usually means I am stuck with just water.

Today I made up a drink that tastes practically like a faux whiskey sour and satisfies all my requirements.  I was not trying to make a whiskey sour, but somehow the combination of basil and balsamic vinegar turns out like whiskey.

If I had an orange slice and a cherry it would look more like a drink on Mad Men.

This recipe makes one big serving

4 basil leaves

3 T. fresh lime juice

2 Splenda packets

1 t. balsamic vinegar

1 Cup fizzy water – I used San Pellegrino, but club soda is fine

Crushed ice

Whirl the basil, limejuice, Splenda and balsamic vinegar with a splash of fizzy water in a blender (I used my stick blender).  Pour into a big glass and fill it half way with crushed ice.  Fill the glass with the rest of the fizzy water.  Stir.  Enjoy.