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