Basil Lime Refresher
Basil Lime Refresher
Ingredients
For the Refresher
- 16 leaves fresh basil leaves, plus extra for garnish
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 lime, cut into wedges
- 8 fluid ounces white rum
- 2 cups club soda, chilled
- as needed ice cubes
Instructions
- 1
In a sturdy pitcher, combine the fresh basil leaves and granulated sugar. Gently muddle the basil and sugar together using a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon. The goal is to release the basil's oils, not to shred the leaves.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Add the lime wedges to the pitcher and muddle them lightly with the basil and sugar. Press just enough to release the juice and oils from the lime.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Pour in the white rum and stir to combine all the ingredients in the pitcher.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Fill four tall glasses with ice cubes. Divide the basil and lime mixture evenly among the glasses.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Top each glass with chilled club soda. Stir gently to incorporate.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Garnish each refresher with a sprig of fresh basil and an extra lime wedge, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Basil Lime Refresher
Ingredients
For the Refresher
- 16 leaves fresh basil leaves, plus extra for garnish
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 lime, cut into wedges
- 8 fluid ounces white rum
- 2 cups club soda, chilled
- as needed ice cubes
Instructions
- 1
In a sturdy pitcher, combine the fresh basil leaves and granulated sugar. Gently muddle the basil and sugar together using a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon. The goal is to release the basil's oils, not to shred the leaves.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Add the lime wedges to the pitcher and muddle them lightly with the basil and sugar. Press just enough to release the juice and oils from the lime.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Pour in the white rum and stir to combine all the ingredients in the pitcher.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Fill four tall glasses with ice cubes. Divide the basil and lime mixture evenly among the glasses.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Top each glass with chilled club soda. Stir gently to incorporate.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Garnish each refresher with a sprig of fresh basil and an extra lime wedge, if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min