2021 Lifestyle Edit Spring/Summer

White Wine Spritz

3 oz chilled white wine 1 oz cold club soda (or mineral water) Garnish: lime wedge or orange peel served with mint leaves

Add the club soda or mineral water to the wine. Garnish and serve!

Lemon Basil Mojito

1-2 cups sugar 4 cups water 6 cups fresh basil leaves, divided Crushed ice, divided 2 bottles (1 litre each) club soda Garnish: Fresh lemon wedges

Bring sugar and water to a boil until sugar is dissolved. Crush half of the basil until its aroma is released. Stir into sugar mixture. Remove from heat; cool completely. Strain and refrigerate. Place 2 cups crushed ice and remaining basil in a pitcher. Press basil leaves against ice until their aroma is released, using a muddler. Stir in basil syrup and soda. Serve over crushed ice and squeeze lemon wedges into drink.

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