Whether you’re toasting the New Year, celebrating Valentine’s Day, hosting a wedding shower, or marking a new job, this basil lime raspberry champagne cocktail makes any celebration feel special.
How to Make a Basil Lime Raspberry Champagne Cocktail
Start by preparing a basil-lime-raspberry simple syrup. In a small saucepan, combine the juice of one lime, sugar, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then remove it from the heat and stir in fresh basil and raspberries. Let the syrup cool completely.
Once the syrup is cool, combine it with very cold blush champagne in a large pitcher. For serving, add a few fresh raspberries to each glass and garnish with lime wedges and basil leaves for a bright, aromatic finish.
Did you know? One cup of raspberries contains only about 52 calories, provides roughly 7 grams of fiber (more than a bran muffin), and is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.
Basil Lime Raspberry Champagne Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 bottle blush champagne very cold
- 1 cup raspberries
- 2 limes 1 for juice and 1 for garnish
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup fresh basil plus more for garnish
Instructions
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Combine the juice of 1 lime, sugar, and water in a small saucepan to make the simple syrup.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, then remove from heat and stir in 1/3 cup basil and 2/3 cup raspberries. Allow the syrup to cool completely.
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Combine the cooled syrup with cold blush champagne in a large pitcher.
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Serve in chilled glasses topped with fresh raspberries, lime wedges, and basil leaves.
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Nutrition
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