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Basil Spritz Cocktail Drink

Basil Spritz Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
Beat the heat with this quick Basil Spritz recipe! Blend basil-infused simple syrup, Prosecco, soda water, and fresh basil for a perfect summer cocktail.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 134

Ingredients
 

  • 1 oz Basil-Infused Simple Syrup or Liqueur
  • 3 oz Prosecco
  • 1 oz soda water
  • Ice cubes
  • Fresh basil - for garnish

Equipment

  • Wine Glass or Highball Glass
  • Measuring Jigger
  • Stirrer or Bar Spoon

Instructions

  • Prep Glass: Fill your wine glass or highball glass with ice cubes.
  • Add Basil Syrup: Pour 1 oz Basil-Infused Simple Syrup or Liqueur over the ice.
  • Add Prosecco: Measure and pour 3 oz Prosecco into the glass.
  • Add Soda Water: Add 1 oz soda water to the mix.
  • Stir Gently: Use a bar spoon to stir the ingredients gently.
  • Garnish: Place a fresh basil leaf into the glass for garnish.

Notes

Substitutes:

  • Basil-Infused Simple Syrup or Liqueur: If you don't have basil-infused syrup, you can make your own by simmering equal parts sugar and water with fresh basil leaves until the sugar dissolves, then strain out the leaves. Alternatively, add a few drops of basil extract to a plain, simple syrup.
  • Prosecco: You can substitute any sparkling wine if you don't have Prosecco on hand. Cava or Champagne works well too.
  • Soda Water: Club soda or sparkling mineral water can replace soda water without changing the drink's character.

Making a Pitcher of Basil Spritz:

  • Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 8 oz of basil-infused simple syrup, 24 oz of Prosecco, and 8 oz of soda water.
  • Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the basil-infused simple syrup, Prosecco, and soda water. Stir well.
  • Serve: Pour the mixture into individual ice-filled glasses, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve immediately.

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

  • Prosecco Substitute: Use non-alcoholic sparkling wine or sparkling grape juice to replace Prosecco.
  • Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.

Making it Vegan:

  • Simple Syrup: Make sure your sugar is vegan-friendly; some sugars are processed using bone char.