Tropical Basil Bliss

This refreshing cocktail, infused with basil and tropical fruits, strikes a delightful balance between sweetness and earthy herb flavors. It's the perfect drink to quench your thirst on a hot day and leave your friends pleasantly surprised.

Tropical Basil Bliss

A refreshing and balanced cocktail infused with basil and tropical fruits, perfect for hot summer days.

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Ingredients

  • 1 oz guava juice
  • 1 oz passion fruit juice
  • 1 oz lychee juice
  • 0.50 oz packed basil leaves, plus more for garnish
  • 0.33 oz fresh-squeezed key lime (or regular lime) juice
  • 0.50 oz tangerine juice
  • Lime slices, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a glass, mix guava, passion fruit, and lychee juices.
  2. In a saucepan, combine a portion of the fruit-juice mixture with the basil. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat, let it cool, and strain, discarding the basil.
  4. Pour the infused juice back into the glass, and stir in lime and tangerine juices.
  5. Optionally, add 1 oz of rum.
  6. Add ice and garnish with basil and lime slices.