Orange Basil Bellini Mocktails |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Recipe courtesy Sandra Lee, from her show Sandra's Money Saving MealsEpisode: Perfect Pasta. Yum, orange and basil! Ingredients:
1 cup water |
1 cup sugar |
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, plus more for garnish |
1 orange |
1 (1 liter) bottle sparkling water (or seltzer) |
Directions:
1. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, add the water and sugar and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat, add the basil, and let cool. Strain out the basil and refrigerate until ready to use. Syrup will last up to 2 weeks in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
2. Slice 1/4-inch thick slice from the center of the orange. Slice that into quarters and set aside for garnish. Squeeze the juice from the 2 remaining halves into a bowl.
3. Pour 1 tablespoon orange juice and 1 tablespoon basil simple syrup into a champagne flute. Top with sparkling water.
4. Garnish with a slice of orange and a basil leaf.
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