Orange-Basil Cuban Adjustment Fizz

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A light and effervescent cocktail marrying fresh orange, fragrant basil, and sparkling soda for a bright Cuban-inspired refreshment. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together silver tequila, fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice 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 175 calories and feeds 1, 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: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 175 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a shaker, lightly bruise 4 fresh basil leaves with 0.75 oz basil simple syrup to release herbal notes.
  2. Step 2: Add 1.5 oz silver tequila, 1 oz fresh orange juice, and 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice to the shaker.
  3. Step 3: Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the brim and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until frosty.
  4. Step 4: Double strain into a chilled Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
  5. Step 5: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir gently to combine.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with a basil leaf floated on top and a thin orange twist expressed over the surface to release oils.

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