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Expertly Refreshing

Ingredients

Orange Juice

Ginger Beer

Basil Simple Syrup

Basil Leaves

Lime Juice

Directions

To make the basil simple syrup:

Combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water into a small saucepan. Bring the contents to a simmer, and then turn off the heat. submerge 1 cup fresh basil leaves, and let sit for 30 minutes. It's a very mild flavor in the end, but allow for more or less infusion depending on the strength of flavor you're looking for. Once finished, strain the mixture to remove the leaves.

To make the drink:

Muddle fresh basil in the bottom of your glass. Then add ice.

Add about 1/2 tablespoon of basil symple syrup.

Fill the glass halfway with fresh orange juice, then fill to the top with ginger beer. Finish with a squeeze of lime, stir, and enjoy.

Note: If including a spirit of choice, add after the Basil Simple Syrup.