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Raspberry Basil Witch Hazel Punch
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Course Drink
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Pitcher
  • Muddler
  • Serving glasses

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh raspberries
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, plus 4 sprigs for garnish
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 3 cups cold sparkling water
  • Ice cubes
  • Extra raspberries for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place the raspberries, basil leaves, and sugar in a pitcher. Use a muddler or wooden spoon to crush the berries and bruise the basil until the mixture looks juicy and the sugar starts to dissolve.
  • Stir in the lime juice until it is fully combined with the mashed fruit and herbs.
  • Pour the cold sparkling water into the pitcher and add ice cubes. Stir gently to chill the punch without losing too much fizz.
  • Fill four glasses with additional ice if desired. Pour the punch into the glasses and top each with a basil sprig and a few fresh raspberries.

Notes

If the punch tastes too tart, add a little more sugar and stir until it dissolves before adding the sparkling water. Frozen raspberries can replace fresh ones for extra chill without watering down the drink. Prepare the muddled base a few hours ahead and add the sparkling water right before serving to keep the bubbles lively.
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Pitcher, Muddler, Serving glasses