We have finally seen the first signs of Spring here and I am so ready for summer. This cocktail is a citrus dream and is the perfect drink to sip on while waiting for the summer season to arrive. Lime and basil work together beautifully to create this dreamy cocktail! You might even love this Lemon Drop cocktail too!
If you love the sound of this cocktail, you have to try these:
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 oz of orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 oz of lime juice
- 1 1/2 oz of white rum
- 2 basil leaves + more for garnish
- ice
- sparkling water
DIRECTIONS:
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the orange juice, lime juice, rum, basil leaves and a handful of ice.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice and top with a little sparkling water.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and some fresh basil.
Citrus, Basil & Rum Cocktail
Ingredients
- 4 oz of orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 oz of lime juice
- 1 1/2 oz of white rum
- 2 basil leaves + more for garnish
- ice
- sparkling water
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the orange juice, lime juice, rum, basil leaves and a handful of ice.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice and top with a little sparkling water.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and some fresh basil.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 160Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 6mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 0gSugar: 11gProtein: 1g
Christopher is a food and lifestyle expert, recipe developer and the content creator behind May Eighty Five. With over 6 years of creating recipes for your favourite food brands, he also shares tips, tricks and how to’s that he has learnt over the years. Every week, he shares quick, simple and mostly healthy recipes along with some home and entertaining tips. You will find flavorful cocktails, delicious appetizers, tasty mains and some indulgent desserts.
