Lemon Basil Spritzer

Lemon Basil Spritzer

Recipe by Kroger from tasty.co

Drinks

Ingredients

6

6 servings

  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup Simple Truth™ Organic Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cup Simple Truth™ Basil leaves, plus more for garnish
  • 3 Simple Truth™ Lemons, juiced, plus 1, cut crosswise into thin wheels, seeds removed, divided
  • 1 bottle Simple Truth™ Italia Prosecco

Instructions

  • Make the lemon basil spritzer: In a small pot, combine the water, sugar, and Simple Truth™ Basil. Bring to a boil over high heat, whisking until the sugar dissolves. Simmer for 1 minute, whisking frequently. Remove the pot from the heat and let the syrup steep for 30 minutes. Strain into a heatproof container, discarding the basil leaves, and let cool completely.
  • When ready to serve, add 1 tablespoon basil syrup and 1 tablespoon lemon juice to each of 6 glasses and top with 4 ounces Simple Truth™ Italia Prosecco. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and a lemon wheel.
  • Enjoy!

Nutritional Facts

Per 6 servings

  • Calories: 166
  • Carbohydrate: 20g
  • Fat: 0g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Sugar: 14g

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