Garden Oasis Spritz

This Garden Oasis Spritz is a refreshing and delightful cocktail perfect for any garden party. It combines the crispness of green tea, the tangy freshness of lemon, and the herbaceous notes of basil, all elevated by the effervescence of club soda and champagne. It's an invigorating drink that embodies the essence of a lush garden, making it an ideal choice for any outdoor gathering.

Garden Oasis Spritz

A refreshing and delightful cocktail perfect for any garden party, the Garden Oasis Spritz combines green tea, lemon, basil, club soda, and champagne for a truly invigorating drink.

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz. clear spirit (gin, vodka, white rum, blanco tequila)
  • 2 oz. unsweetened green tea, chilled
  • 1.50 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
  • 1 tbsp Honey Water (recipe follows)
  • 4 fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
  • Ice
  • Club soda
  • Champagne

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the clear spirit, green tea, lemon juice, Honey Water, and basil leaves.
  2. Shake vigorously for about 20 seconds until cold.
  3. Double strain the mixture into a red wine glass filled halfway with ice.
  4. Top with club soda and Champagne.
  5. Stir gently and garnish with additional basil leaves.