Orange-Basil Cooler

Rating: 3 stars

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.

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James Carrier

Recipe Summary

Yield:
Makes 2 servings
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

  • 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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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
73 calories; calories from fat 1%; protein 0.9g; fat 0.1g; saturated fatg; carbohydrates 18g; fiber 0.2g; sodium 1.4mg; cholesterolmg.
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