Cranberry-Basil Spritzer

Name: Cranberry-Basil Spritzer
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 c. water; 1 c. sugar; 1/2 c. fresh basil leaves; 2 c. unsweetened cranberry juice; 1/4 c. fresh lime juice; 1 L chilled club soda; 4 slices lime; 1 c. fresh cranberries; 1/2 c. fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish

By Carrie PurcellPublished: Aug 15, 2013

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Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Cal/Serv:

134

Cold weather doesn't mean letting go of every chilled beverage. This spritzer combines the tastes of the cooler season with the refreshing fizz of warmer weather drinks.

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Ingredients

For Basil Syrup:

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves

For Spritzer:

2 cups unsweetened cranberry juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 L chilled club soda
4 slices lime
1 cup fresh cranberries
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish

Directions

1. Step 1Make Basil Syrup: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring water and sugar to a boil. Stir to dissolve sugar. Add basil leaves, remove pan from heat, and let steep for 20 minutes.Strain syrup and let cool for at least 1 hour.
2. Step 2Make Spritzer: In a large pitcher, combine syrup, unsweetened cranberry juice, and fresh lime juice. Fill pitcher with chilled club soda, then add lime slices, fresh cranberries, and basil leaves. To serve, pour spritzers over ice, top each with a splash more club soda, and garnish with basil.