* 1 quart strawberries, preferably local (when trimmed and sliced, you should have about 3
heaping cups of strawberries; use more for an even fruitier drink, or consider using both roasted and fresh strawberries in this recipe) * 4 tablespoons organic sugar, plus more to taste * 2
teaspoons pure vanilla extract * pinch of fine or coarse sea salt * juice of 1 - 2 limes (or lemons)- I suggest trying it with the smaller
amount before adding more * handful of fresh basil (I used Thai basil from my garden) or mint * ice cubes: about 10, or to taste
After squeezing some lemon juice into the cavity and on the skin, I put large
amounts of fresh thyme and smaller
amounts of fresh rosemary and several semi-crushed cloves of garlic in the cavity along with half a lemon, a tbs of kosher salt and a
heaping teaspoon of fresh cracked black and white peppercorns.