Prep the ingredients per the instructions above.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).

Make the poppers: Wearing gloves, slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise. Using a small spoon, scoop out the seeds and membranes. In a bowl mix cream cheese, garlic powder, cheddar cheese, and chives. In a separate bowl, combine Panko crumbs and melted butter. Fill jalapeños with the cheese mixture. Top with crumbs.

Place on a baking pan and bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden. Cool 5-10 minutes before serving.

Preheat a grill or grill pan on medium heat. Grill the bratwursts, getting a nice char on all sides to an internal temperature of 155°F (68°C) using a thermometer. At the same time grill the peppers until charred and softened.

Place lemon juice, honey (or agave), and basil in a blender and blend until very smooth. Pass through a strainer into a pitcher or large jar. Add water and serve over ice, garnished with lemon slices and basil leaves.