Lemon Basil Spritzer

An alcohol-free spritz that muddles basil and lemon with sparkling water. Crisp, fizzy, and celebratory—sweeten with simple syrup or stevia as you like.

Ingredients

• 3 leaves fresh basil
• 2 lemon wedges
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons simple syrup or 4–5 drops liquid stevia
• ¾ cup cold sparkling water
• Basil leaves or lemon wedges, for garnish

Steps

1. Drop basil leaves and lemon wedges into a glass and muddle until aromatic.
2. Stir in the lemon juice and simple syrup or stevia, then muddle once more briefly.
3. Top with sparkling water, add ice if you want, and finish with basil and lemon.

Simple Syrup

1. ½ cup water
2. ½ cup granulated sugar
3. Boil the water and sugar together, simmer 6 minutes, then cool before using.

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