Jacqueline BredaComment

Strawberry Spinel

Jacqueline BredaComment

A juicy, herbaceous red elixir with a warming ginger kick.

Chakras: Root

supporting Energy: Heart & Solar Plexus

Frequency: Sensual Abundance

Plant Allies:

Strawberry • Watermelon • Basil • Ginger • Lemon

energetic Overview:

Strawberry opens the heart to sweetness, pleasure, and romance, while watermelon carries the lush, overflowing energy of late-summer abundance. Basil brings an earthy, aromatic sensuality, and ginger + black pepper awaken warmth, passion, and vitality. Lemon adds a spark of brightness, creating an elixir that feels juicy, radiant, and fully alive—a celebration of pleasure, ripeness, and receiving.

Ingredients

  • 32 oz fresh strawberries

  • 2 lbs watermelon

  • 1 bunch fresh basil

  • 4 inches fresh ginger

  • 4 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

  • 1 Tbsp MCT oil

  • Pinch of mineral or Himalayan salt

  • Pinch of freshly ground black pepper

Method

Wash and prepare the strawberries and watermelon.

Gently muddle the fresh basil with a pinch of salt to release its aromatic oils. Add the fruit, muddled basil, ginger, lemon juice, MCT oil, salt, and black pepper to a high-speed blender.

Blend until thoroughly combined, then strain through a fine mesh or nut-milk bag, squeezing gently to extract the juice.

Chill and shake before serving.