Saturday, May 21, 2011

Basil Mimosas




Basil Mimosas

1 Twelve Ounce Can Orange Juice
1 Cup Basil Leaves (Spicy Globe is Best)
3 Cups Water
1/2 Cup Lemon Juice
1/2 Cup Sugar
Champagne (or Ginger Ale if Preferred)

Combine orange juice, water and basil. Let steep 2 hours. Strain out basil. Add lemon juice and sugar. Stir to dissolve sugar. Refrigerate over night. To prepare mimosa, fill a goblet 1/2 to 3/4 full with the flavored orange juice. Add a spike of basil flowers, if available, then fill the remainder of the glass with champagne (or ginger ale). For a different flavor, try using tangerine juice or fruit punch. Recipe makes 6 to 10 servings.



Recipe courtesy io.com. Image courtesy google. Image may or may not reflect actual recipe.

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