Basil Fawlty

In a recent post I talked about my adoration for summer beverages, specifically the Caesar, and my appreciation for inventive bartenders that add creative twists to classic concoctions. About a week after being smitten by the Caprese Caesar, I encountered the Basil Fawlty, which also left me utterly impressed, amused and a little bit buzzed...
The Basil Fawlty, named after John Cleese's character from the sitcom Fawlty Towers, may look like a minty mojito, but is actually comprised of gin instead of rum. It also contains orange blossom flower, lime juice and of course, plenty of fresh basil.

Drinking this beverage felt like frolicking in an English Garden and left me thirsty for more adventure. Fortunately, I was dining at Black Hoof, known for boundary pushing cuisine and deliciously daring drinks.

Another green summer drink worth sipping if you're not in the mood for alcohol, is Lemon & Green Tea from MangaJo, a company based out of the U.K.

I normally opt for water instead of flavoured beverages since the latter tend to be jam packed with sugar and artificial flavours. MangaJo's products however, have no added sugar and provide a refreshing way to quench your thirst on a hot summer's day.

Lemon & Green Tea are a delightful combo that provide antioxidants and caffeine to sharpen your mind when the sun casts its sluggish spell. Not to mention that the bottle is adorable and made out of glass instead of no good plastic. MangaJo also has other tasty flavours like Pomegranite & Green Tea, Acai- Berry & Green Tea and Goji-Berry and Green Tea. They're sold at Pusateri's in Toronto and retail for around $2.