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Orange Basil Smash

This refreshing drink is not too sweet and goes down smooth.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: alcoholic beverage
Cuisine: cocktail
Servings: 2
Calories: 96kcal

Ingredients

  • crushed ice
  • 1 orange half squeezed to make fresh juice
  • 4 large fresh basil leaves
  • 2 ounces of citron vodka
  • 8 ounces of Mandarin club soda more if desired

Instructions

  • Fill two cocktail glasses with crushed ice.
  • Squeeze ½ of the orange and divide the juice into the two glasses. Cut the remaining orange in four slices. Add one slice to the bottom of each glass.
  • Add one basil leave to the bottom of each glass and muddle (crush).
  • Pour one ounce of vodka into each glass.
  • Fill glasses with remaining club soda.
  • Garnish with basil and the remaining two fresh orange slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 32mg