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Basil Orange Smash
Make this Basil Orange Smash when basil is at its summer peak!
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Makes: 1 Serving
Calories: 107 kcal
Ingredients:
- 3 to 5 fresh basil leaves
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 sections of a navel orange
- 1 ounce (30 ml) vodka
- 2 ounces (60 ml) sparkling water
- Ice
Preparation:
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In the bottom of a highball glass muddle your basil with the sugar. Really be aggressive with the muddling to release the oils from the basil leaves.
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Peel and section a naval orange. Remove seeds. Add two or three sections to the glass.
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Add vodka to the glass and use your muddler to kind of break up the orange and mix the ingredients.
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Top with ice and sparkling water.
Notes:
Tips
- You must use fresh basil for this drink! Luckily it is easy to find at the supermarket - if you are not so inclined to grown your own.
Nutrition Facts
Basil Orange Smash
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Sodium 12mg1%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 65IU1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
