Make This Weekend: Organic Basil Fizz

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My Organic Basil Fizz has a few differences than the one on their menu…first,  purple basil is difficult to find here and my garden is not even started this summer.  Second, I used tequila because I don’t like gin.

Organic Basil Fizz
 
Ingredients
  • 1 bunch fresh, organic basil
  • 1 bunch black or red grapes
  • Good silver or blanco Tequila
  • Fresh pink grapefruit juice (squeeze your own or buy at a place that squeezes fresh)
  • 1 bottle chilled prosecco or champagne
Instructions
  1. Add 6 grapes and 4 large basil leaves to a tall glass.
  2. Muddle in the glass to break up the leaves and grapes.
  3. Fill the glass with ice.
  4. Add ½ oz Tequila and 1 oz pink grapefruit juice and stir.
  5. Top with prosecco and stir once again.
  6. Garnish with more fresh basil.
  7. Enjoy!

With the lazy days of summer upon us, I’ll be doing a few more of my Make This Weekend series because I’ll have more time and you will, too.

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Note: Fabulous Glitter Lucite Tray courtesy of Charlotte Max

Cheers to summer!

xo

Alicia

PS – Be sure to check out the Nordstrom Half-yearly Sale and J.Crew’s 30% off sale (which includes my favorite dress seen above!) today.  I’ll be back tomorrow with a full listing of the best sales for everyone in your family and your home!

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