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Aperitif

Orange and Basil Aperitif
Craft 80 of 100
 
15 fresh basil leaves
1 naval orange, thinly sliced into half -moons
18 oz Dubonnet Rouge wine
12 oz seltzer water chilled
 
Gently muddle basil and orange with a wooden spoon or muddler until basil is barely bruised but fragrant. stir in wine, and let sit at least 15 minutes and up to 2 hours.
Divide among 6 ice-filled glasses. top each with 2 oz seltzer and serve.
 
From Martha Stewart Living Sept 2012
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