- Calories 73
- Caloriesfromfat 1%
- Protein 0.9g
- Fat 0.1g
- Satfat 0.0g
- Carbohydrate 18g
- Fiber 0.2g
- Sodium 1.4mg
- Cholesterol 0.0mg
Orange-Basil Cooler
James Carrier
Cinnamon, Thai, and lemon basils add fragrant overtones to this drink, but almost any basil works well, with the exception of red ones, which give a slightly duller color. After adding the orange juice, you can cover mixture and chill up to 1 day if desired.
How to Make It
In a 1-quart glass measure or bowl, combine basil leaves (see notes) and sugar. With a wooden spoon, crush leaves with the sugar until thoroughly bruised. Add orange juice and mix. Pour through a fine wire strainer into two ice-filled glasses (at least 10- to 12-oz. size). Add soda water to each glass and mix. Garnish coolers with rinsed sprigs of fresh basil.
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