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Lemon Basil White Wine Spritzer
This light and refreshing white wine spritzer is made with bright lemon juice and basil simple syrup. The ultimate cocktail for happy hour on the deck or backyard entertaining!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 52 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 mL chilled, dry white wine (such as pinot grigio)
- ½ cup lemon juice
- 16 ounces sparkling water (any flavor such as lemon or plain)
- lemon wheels and basil leaves (optional garnish)
Basil Simple Syrup
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup basil (about 10 sprigs)
Instructions
- To make the basil simple syrup, place the sugar and water in a small pot and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir until sugar dissolves. Add basil and let cool to room temperature. Remove basil leaves before using. Place in refrigerator until you're ready to use.
- When you're ready to prepare the white wine spritzers, fill a large pitcher with chilled white wine, lemon juice, sparkling water and cooled simple syrup. Pour over wine glasses filled with ice to serve. Garnish with lemon wheels if you wish.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
12ounces
Calories
52kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
14mg
(1%)
Potassium
22mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
80IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 52
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 12ounces | |
| Calories | 52kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 22mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 80IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.