Autumn Basil Cranberry Fizz

Cold weather doesn't have to mean letting go of every chilled beverage. This spritzer combines the tastes of the cooler season with the refreshing fizz of warmer weather drinks. The Cranberry-Basil Spritzer is a delightful mix of unsweetened cranberry juice, fresh lime juice, and homemade basil syrup, topped with chilled club soda. Garnished with fresh cranberries, basil leaves, and lime slices, this cocktail is a perfect blend of autumn and summer flavors.

Autumn Basil Cranberry Fizz

A delightful mix of unsweetened cranberry juice, fresh lime juice, and homemade basil syrup, topped with chilled club soda. Garnished with fresh cranberries, basil leaves, and lime slices, this cocktail is a perfect blend of autumn and summer flavors.

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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/8 cup water
  • 1/8 cup sugar
  • 4-5 fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cranberry juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 cup chilled club soda
  • 1 slice lime
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cranberries
  • 2-3 fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish

Instructions

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