Honeydew Basil Spritzer

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Are you interested in drinking the most refreshing, delicious thing ever?  ME TOO!  Which is why I’m so happy to share this recipe with you.  There’s nothing complicated about this- it’s just a really brilliant combination of delicious ingredients.  Which is my favorite kind of recipe- cocktail or not!  Oh honeydew basil spritzer, I love you so!  Recipe and more after the jump.  xx- Sarah { recipe and photos by Sarah Dickenson for A House in the Hills}

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Honeydew Basil Spritzer

Yield: 4-5 servings

Honeydew Basil Spritzer

Ingredients

  • 1/4 honeydew melon, diced
  • 1 package of basil
  • 4-5 ounces simple syrup
  • 1 bottle sauvignon blanc
  • 1 can soda water

Instructions

  • Muddle a handful of melon, 3-4 basil leaves and 1 ounce simple syrup in shaker.
  • Fill wine glass 3/4 full with ice for large glasses and half full for small wine glasses.
  • Pour muddled fruit and basil over ice.
  • Add 4 oz of wine.
  • Top with a heavy splash of soda water.
http://ahouseinthehills.com/2014/06/19/honeydew-basil-spritzer/

 

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  1. Roxanne|

    By some happy accident, I stumbled upon your blog and I am so happy I did. Thank goodness I had no plans for this Thursday morning because I have been completely caught up in your beautiful posts! xo

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  2. Nina|

    Yum yum yum! I have 2 basil plants at home and I was wondering what to do with them (I mean, apart from toooons of pesto!) and this looks like the perfect cocktail to me!

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  3. Stephanie|

    Looks so good! May I ask where your stemless wine glasses are from? They seem like a perfect size. Thanks!

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