Lemon Basil Champagne Spritzer
Champagne topped over lemonade and homemade basil simple syrup with a splash of sparkling water, garnished with fresh basil and lemon.
Ingredients
For the Spritzer
- 1 cup champagne chilled
- 1/2 cup lemonade
- 1 tablespoon basil simple syrup
- 1/4 cup sparkling water
- 1 lemon sliced
- fresh basil leaves for garnish
- ice
For the Basil Simple Syrup
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Make the syrup. Simmer the sugar and water until dissolved, add the basil, remove from heat and steep 30 minutes. Strain and chill.
- Shake. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, add the basil syrup and lemonade, and shake well.
- Strain into a stemless champagne flute.
- Top with the sparkling water and champagne.
- Garnish with basil and lemon slices.
Notes
The basil simple syrup keeps in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.