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Orange-Basil Cooler





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Makes 2 servings

Cinnamon, Thai, and lemon basils add fragrant overtones to this drink, but almost any basil works well, with the exception of red ones, which give a slightly duller color. After adding the orange juice, you can cover mixture and chill up to 1 day if desired.

Orange-Basil Cooler




James Carrier
 1/2 cup rinsed, lightly packed fresh basil leaves
 2 teaspoons sugar
 1 cup orange juice
 1/2 cup soda water
  sprigs of fresh basil
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In a 1-quart glass measure or bowl, combine basil leaves (see notes) and sugar. With a wooden spoon, crush leaves with the sugar until thoroughly bruised. Add orange juice and mix. Pour through a fine wire strainer into two ice-filled glasses (at least 10- to 12-oz. size). Add soda water to each glass and mix. Garnish coolers with rinsed sprigs of fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories73
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%

Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1.4mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 18g7%

Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
Protein 0.9g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.