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, and 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 "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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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