Lemon Ginger Zinger

makes 1
recipe from the Thrive Energy Cookbook

• 3-4 sweet basil leaves
• 1 inch knob of fresh ginger, peeled
• 1/2 cup coconut water
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons coconut nectar (or agave syrup)
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• about 3 cups ice cubes

In a blender, combine all of the ingredients except the ice. Add ice to about 2 inches about the liquid line. Blend on high speed until smooth.