Lemon Basil White Wine Spritzer

Lemon Basil White Wine Spritzer

from thelemonbowl.com
Drinks
10 min
8 servings
52 kcal / serving

This light and refreshing white wine spritzer is made with bright lemon juice and basil simple syrup. The ultimate cocktail for happy hour on the deck or backyard entertaining!

Ingredients

  • 1750 ml chilled, dry white wine (such as pinot grigio)
  • ½ cuplemon juice
  • 16 ouncessparkling water (any flavor such as lemon or plain)
  • lemon wheels and basil leaves (optional garnish)
  • ½ cupsugar
  • 1 cupwater
  • ½ cupbasil (about 10 sprigs)

Directions

  1. 1

    To make the basil simple syrup, place the sugar and water in a small pot and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir until sugar dissolves. Add basil and let cool to room temperature. Remove basil leaves before using. Place in refrigerator until you're ready to use.

  2. 2

    When you're ready to prepare the white wine spritzers, fill a large pitcher with chilled white wine, lemon juice, sparkling water and cooled simple syrup. Pour over wine glasses filled with ice to serve. Garnish with lemon wheels if you wish.