Basil lime cooler recipe

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This recipe uses a simple basil syrup (found HERE) as its base ingredient. It is a unique-and delicious-variation from other summer cocktails and will quite possibly become a favorite of yours throughout the summer months.

BASIL LIME COOLER
Ingredients

• 1 ounce basil syrup
• 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed juice
• 1 1/2 ounces vodka
• 3 basil leaves
• 2 to 3 ounces seltzer
• sprig of fresh basil for garnish

Directions
Combine syrup, juice and vodka in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain into a Collins glass filled with ice. Top with seltzer water and garnish with a sprig of fresh basil.

Collins Glass Set

Margarita Madness

Spring is nearly upon us which means celebrations will be moving outside as the temperatures rise. One of the most popular warmer weather cocktails is the margarita. In 2008, it was the most popular mixed drink, representing 18% of sales. If you are looking for a new twist on a classic, try any of these delicious recipes. Recipes and images provided by the Baddish Group and used with permission.

Chambord® Margarita Royale  
Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz Herradura® Silver Tequila 
• 3/4 oz Chambord Liqueur  
• 3/4 oz Pomegranate Juice 
• 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice  

Directions 
Shake ingredients with ice and strain into margarita or martini glass. Garnish with raspberries.

TUACA Tropical Margarita 
Ingredients

• 2 parts TUACA® Liqueur 
• 4 one-inch squares fresh pineapple, muddled 
• 1 part Tequila Herradura® Reposado  
• 1/2 part simple syrup 
• 1/4 part fresh-squeezed lemon juice   

Directions 
Muddle pineapple squares in a cocktail shaker and then add remaining ingredients with ice. Shake and strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass. Garnish with a pineapple wedge.
  



The Skinny Margarita 
Ingredients 

• 2 oz Casa Noble Crystal 
• 1 oz fresh lime juice (roughly the juice of 1 whole lime) 
• 3/4 oz La Sierra agave nectar  

Directions 
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake, strain and serve up or on the rocks. Garnish rim, moisten rim of glass with lime and gently roll in a plate of kosher salt.

Strawberry sparkler recipe from Fruit2O

Strawberries and wine, especially sparkling wine, are a natural summertime pairing. Enjoy them in this cool drink from Fruit2O.

STRAWBERRY SPARKLER

• 3 ounces sparkling wine
• 2 ounces chilled Strawberry Fruit2O
• fresh strawberry, for garnish

Directions
Combine wine and Fruit2O in a glass and stir gently to combine. Garnish with a fresh strawberry and serve immediately.