This refreshing cocktail is the perfect accompaniment to appetizers, as it wakes up and cleanses your palate after a couple of bites.
Tip: Yuzu is a very fragrant citrus fruit from Japan with a flavour similar to a cross between a lime, grapefruit, and mandarin. You can find bottles of the juice in better grocery stores or specialty shops. A little bit of the intensely aromatic juice goes a long way, and leftover juice can be used anywhere a hit of acid is needed.
Pair with Vegetable Caviar Sweet Potato Bites!
Ingredients
1/4 cup (60 mL) packed basil leaves, plus extra for garnish
2 Tbsp (30 mL) agave nectar
3/4 cup (180 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 Tbsp (22 mL) yuzu juice (see tip)
1 cup (250 mL) vodka or water
3 cups (750 mL) club soda, plus extra
Directions
In pitcher, muddle basil leaves until bruised. Stir in agave nectar, lemon juice, yuzu juice, and vodka or water. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours.
When ready to serve, stir in club soda. Taste and adjust to taste with additional agave, yuzu, and soda. Serve in highball glasses filled with ice and garnished with additional basil.
Each serving contains: 119 calories; 0 g protein; 0 g total fat (0 g sat. fat, 0 g trans fat); 6 g total carbohydrates (4 g sugars, 0 g fibre); 6 mg sodium
Source: Holiday Cocktail Party
