Citrus Basil Sparkler

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A vibrant non-alcoholic sipper featuring zesty lime, fragrant basil, and effervescent sparkling water, ideal for sunny afternoons. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 12 minutes, brings together lime, honey, basil for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 2, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 2 min Serves 2 American cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves and 4 tbsp honey. Heat over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly until the honey dissolves and the mixture is fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a glass, pressing gently on the solids to extract all liquid. Discard solids.
  3. Step 3: Squeeze the juice from 2 large limes into the strained basil syrup, then add 2 cups sparkling water and 1 cup ice cubes. Stir gently until combined.
  4. Step 4: Garnish each serving with a fresh basil sprig and a lime twist, expressing the oils over the drink.

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