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Refreshing Blackberry Basil Fizz

This Blackberry Basil Fizz is a perfect summer drink. It's super easy to make with ingredients that are in season right now. Add a splash of rum or make it a mocktail.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword basil, blackberry
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 people

Equipment

  • cocktail glasses
  • muddler

Ingredients

  • 6 blackberries
  • 4 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 lemon
  • ice
  • 1.5 ounces clear rum
  • 4 ounces lemon-lime soda (7-Up)
  • 4 ounces soda water

Instructions

  • Muddle three blackberries, two basil leaves, and a 1-inch long slice of lemon rind in each cocktail glass.
  • Fill the glass halfway with ice. Pour the rum over the ice.
  • Fill halfway with soda water.
  • Finish off with lemon-lime soda for sweetness.
  • Garnish with whole blackberries, a basil leaf, and a lemon rind.

Notes

Notes: 
You can adjust the ingredients to your taste or use what you have on hand. Drinks are so fluid (pun intended) and can easily be changed to your preferences.