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Lemon-Basil SparklerDry January
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Lemon-Basil Sparkler

Fresh lemon and aromatic basil get a bubbly lift in this simple, balanced sparkler.

⏱ 8 min🍹 2 servings🌈 Easy joy

Fresh lemon and aromatic basil get a bubbly lift in this simple, balanced sparkler.

Jugero serving note

Follow the measured method, taste before adding extra sweetener, and serve freshly chilled. Juice yields vary slightly with produce and equipment.

THE DRINK LAB

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Little tweaks, your kind of delicious.

How many happy sippers?2
SweetnessBalanced
Less sweetSweeter
Citrus zingBalanced
MellowExtra zippy
TexturePick your pour

Blend until silky; strain if you like.

FizzChoose your sparkle

Top with chilled sparkling water just before serving.

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What you'll need

For 2 sippers
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons basil simple syrup
  • 1 1/2 cups chilled sparkling water
  • 6 fresh basil leaves, gently torn
  • 2 cups ice
  • 2 lemon wheels, for garnish

Let's make it

  1. Gently press basil leaves once with a muddler or spoon to release aroma; do not shred them.
  2. Stir lemon juice and basil syrup together, then divide between two ice-filled glasses.
  3. Top each with 3/4 cup sparkling water, stir gently, and garnish with lemon.
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