Here's a way to cool down this festive season. Our cucumber, lime and basil spritz is fresh and zesty, a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Serves88
Prep time10 mins10 minutes
Ingredients
1 Lebanese cucumber, coarsely chopped
1 lemon, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup basil sprigs
2 tbs caster sugar
3/4 cup (185ml) lemon & elderflower cordial or lemon barley cordial
Ice cubes, to serve
3 cups (750ml) chilled mineral water
Lemon wedges, to serve
Basil sprigs, extra, to serve
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Method
Step 1
Place the cucumber, chopped lemon, basil and sugar in a large jug. Stir until the cucumber and lemon release their juice. Add cordial and stir to combine.
Step 2
Add ice cubes to the jug and top with mineral water. Serve with lemon wedges and basil sprigs.
3/4 cup (185ml) lemon & elderflower cordial or lemon barley cordial
Ice cubes, to serve
3 cups (750ml) chilled mineral water
Lemon wedges, to serve
Basil sprigs, extra, to serve
Description
Here's a way to cool down this festive season. Our cucumber, lime and basil spritz is fresh and zesty, a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Method
Step 1
Place the cucumber, chopped lemon, basil and sugar in a large jug. Stir until the cucumber and lemon release their juice. Add cordial and stir to combine.
Step 2
Add ice cubes to the jug and top with mineral water. Serve with lemon wedges and basil sprigs.
