Cranberry-Basil Spritzer

Name: Cranberry-Basil Spritzer
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 c. water; 1 c. sugar; 1/2 c. basil leaves; 2 c. unsweetened cranberry juice; 1/4 c. fresh lime juice; 1 liter chilled club soda; 4 slice lime; 1 c. fresh cranberries; 1/2 c. basil leaves

By Carrie PurcellPublished: Aug 15, 2013

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Yields:

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Cal/Serv:

134

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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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Directions

1. Step 1In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring water and sugar to a boil. Stir to dissolve sugar. Add 1/2 cup basil leaves, remove pan from heat, and let steep for 20 minutes.
2. Step 2Strain syrup and let cool for at least 1 hour. In a large pitcher, combine syrup, unsweetened cranberry juice, and fresh lime juice.
3. Step 3Fill pitcher with chilled club soda, then add lime slices, fresh cranberries, and 1/2 cup basil leaves. To serve, pour spritzers over ice, top each with a splash more club soda, and garnish with basil.