Blueberry Basil Spritzer
Muddled blueberries and fresh basil give this spritzer an herbal edge nobody expects.
Ingredients
- 1 cup blueberries
- 15 fresh basil leaves
- 3 tbsp simple syrup
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 4 cups club soda
- 3 cups ice
Instructions
- Muddle blueberries and basil: In the bottom of a large pitcher, combine the blueberries and basil leaves. Muddle for about 1 minute, just until the blueberries burst and the basil is bruised and fragrant.
- Add syrup and lime juice: Stir in the simple syrup and lime juice until combined.
- Top with soda and serve: Add the ice to the pitcher, then slowly top with the club soda. Stir once, gently, to combine without losing the fizz.
Notes
Bruise the basil gently when muddling — don't shred it, or the spritzer turns bitter and grassy. For a boozy version, add 1 1/2 cups gin along with the club soda.