North End Cooler Recipe
Basil Lemonade, Blood Orange, San Pellegrino
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Ingredients
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Basil Lemonade
Blood Orange Layer
Final Touch
Method
Basil Lemonade
- 1
Make the Basil Syrup
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Add 1 cup of fresh basil leaves and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for 30 minutes. Strain the basil leaves out and set the syrup aside.
- 2
Prepare Lemonade
In a large pitcher, combine 1 cup of basil syrup with 1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice and 3 cups of cold water. Stir well and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.
Blood Orange Layer
- 3
Juice the Blood Oranges
Cut the blood oranges in half and juice them using a citrus juicer until you have 1 cup of fresh blood orange juice.
- 4
Sweeten the Juice
In a small bowl, mix the 1 cup of blood orange juice with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Final Touch
- 5
Assemble the Drink
In a glass, add 1/2 cup of ice cubes, followed by 1 cup of basil lemonade. Slowly pour in 1/2 cup of the sweetened blood orange juice, allowing it to create a layered effect. Finally, top off with 1/2 cup of San Pellegrino sparkling water for fizz.
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with a sprig of basil and a slice of lemon or blood orange. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing North End Cooler!