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:

  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the orange juice, lime juice, rum, basil leaves and a handful of ice.
  2. Strain into a glass filled with ice and top with a little sparkling water.
  3. Garnish with a lime wedge and some fresh basil.

Citrus, Basil & Rum Cocktail

Yield: 1 cocktail
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

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

  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the orange juice, lime juice, rum, basil leaves and a handful of ice.
  2. Strain into a glass filled with ice and top with a little sparkling water.
  3. Garnish with a lime wedge and some fresh basil.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 160Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 6mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 0gSugar: 11gProtein: 1g

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