Autumn Basil Bliss

Cold weather doesn't mean giving up on chilled beverages. The Autumn Basil Bliss combines the tastes of the cooler season with the refreshing fizz of warmer weather drinks. This spritzer brings together the tartness of unsweetened cranberry juice and the zing of fresh lime, balanced with a hint of basil sweetness, making it the perfect transitional cocktail.

Autumn Basil Bliss

A delightful spritzer blending the flavors of autumn with the fizz of a refreshing drink.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cranberry juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 cup chilled club soda
  • 1 lime slice
  • 1/4 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring water and sugar to a boil. Stir to dissolve the sugar.
  2. Add basil leaves, remove the pan from the heat, and let it steep for 20 minutes.
  3. Strain the syrup and let it cool for at least 1 hour.
  4. In a large pitcher, combine the syrup, unsweetened cranberry juice, and fresh lime juice.
  5. Fill the pitcher with chilled club soda.
  6. Add lime slice, fresh cranberries, and basil leaves.
  7. To serve, pour the spritzer over ice, top with a splash more club soda, and garnish with basil.