Basil Lime Raspberry Champagne Cocktail

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Basil Lime Raspberry Champagne Cocktail is as delicious as it is beautiful. It is perfect for special occasions and holidays.

Whether you’re ringing in the New Year or celebrating Valentine’s Day, hosting a wedding shower or toasting a new job, this cocktail makes any big or small celebration feel extra special.

Basil Lime Raspberry Champagne Cocktail

How to Make a Basil Lime Raspberry Champagne Cocktail

Begin by making a basil-lime-raspberry simple syrup. To do so, combine the juice of one lime, sugar, and water in a saucepan and bringing it to a boil. Once boiling, remove the mixture from the heat and add in basil and raspberries.

ingredients for champagne cocktail Simple Syrup

Allow the syrup to cool completely and then combine it with cold blush champagne in a large pitcher. Add a few fresh raspberries to each champagne glass and garnish with lime wedges and fresh basil.

Did you know? One cup of raspberries is only 52 calories, offers 7 grams of fiber (that’s more than a bran muffin), and is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants!

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Basil Lime Raspberry Champagne Cocktail

Basil Lime Raspberry Champagne Cocktail is as delicious as it is beautiful. It is perfect for special occasions and holidays.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time14 minutes
Servings4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 1 bottle blush champagne very cold
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 2 limes 1 for juice and 1 for garnish
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil plus more for garnish

Instructions 

  • Prepare basil-lime-raspberry simple syrup by combining, juice of 1 lime, sugar and water in a small saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil; remove from heat and add 1/3 c. basil and 2/3 c. raspberries. Cool syrup.
  • Combine cold champagne and cooled syrup in a large pitcher.
  • Serve with fresh raspberries, lime wedges and basil leaves.

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Nutrition

Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 251mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 132IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Beverages
Cuisine: American
Calories: 166
Keyword: Cocktail
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Basil Lime Raspberry Champagne Cocktail

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Lori Taylor is the Founder & CEO of The Produce Moms. For ten years she sold fresh produce to over 300 grocery stores throughout the United States, and today she is fully focused on working with the produce supply chain, media, and government to increase fresh produce access & consumption in the US and around the globe. Connect with Lori on LinkedIn.

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