Orange, chilli and basil spritz recipe
With a hint of spice and a hit of aromatic basil, this zesty refresher is perfect for enjoying on a sunny day. If you haven't got caster sugar on hand, any sugar will do. You can also swap fresh lime juice for bottled if you prefer.
See method- Serves 6
- 5 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook
- 43 calories / serving
- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 50g caster sugar
- 1⁄2 red chilli, roughly chopped
- 30g pack fresh basil
- 6 limes, juiced
- ice, to serve
- 1 orange, sliced into 6 rounds
- 900ml soda water
Each serving contains
- Energy
- 185kJ 43.0kcal
- Fat
- 0g
- Saturates
- 0g
- Salt
- 0.1g
- Sugars
- 11g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 10.8gProtein 0.4gFibre 0.4g
Method
- With a pestle and mortar, muddle together the sugar, chilli and 10g basil until smooth. Transfer to a jug and add the lime juice. Mix well and divide between 6 ice-filled glasses.
- Divide the orange slices between the glasses and top up each with soda water. Garnish with the remaining basil to serve.
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