This refreshing cocktail is a breeze to make and perfect for warm days. This easy Blood Orange and Basil Ranch Water combines zesty citrus, crisp bubbles, and aromatic basil for a light, flavorful sip. It’s simple, quick, and flexible—use regular oranges or lime if blood oranges aren’t on hand.
Recipe Ingredients:
- 2 ounces tequila blanco
- 2 tablespoons fresh blood orange juice plus 1 blood orange wheel, for serving
- 2 fresh basil leaves
- 6 ounces sparkling mineral water
How To Make Blood Orange And Basil Ranch Water?
- Muddle the flavors: Add the tequila, blood orange juice, and basil leaves to the bottom of a glass. Use the back of a wooden spoon to gently muddle the basil—this helps release its fragrant oils.
- Add ice: Fill the glass halfway with crushed ice to chill and dilute the drink just a touch.
- Top it off: Pour in the sparkling mineral water and give everything a gentle stir to combine.
- Garnish and serve: Finish with a blood orange wheel for a beautiful, citrusy flourish. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Recipe Tips:
- Use fresh blood orange juice: Bottled juice won’t give the same bright flavor—squeeze it fresh for the best taste.
- Muddle basil gently: Press the basil just enough to release its aroma—don’t crush it too hard or it can taste bitter.
- Chill your glass: A cold glass helps keep the drink crisp and refreshing, especially on hot days.
- Use crushed ice, not cubes: Crushed ice melts a little faster, blending the flavors better without watering it down too quickly.
- Pick a good-quality sparkling water: Mineral water with fine bubbles makes the drink feel lighter and more refreshing than flat or overly fizzy sodas.
How To Store Leftovers?
First, let the leftover Blood Orange and Basil Ranch Water sit until it reaches room temperature. Then, pour it into a sealed glass jar or bottle and keep it in the fridge for up to 1 day.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 159
- Total Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 19mg
- Potassium: 93mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 4.7g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.1g
- Sugars: 3.6g
- Protein: 0.3g
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Blood Orange And Basil Ranch Water
Description
This refreshing cocktail is a breeze to make and perfect for warm days. This easy Blood Orange and Basil Ranch Water combines zesty citrus, crisp bubbles, and aromatic basil for a light, flavorful sip. It’s simple, quick, and flexible—use regular oranges or lime if blood oranges aren’t on hand.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Muddle the flavors: Add the tequila, blood orange juice, and basil leaves to the bottom of a glass. Use the back of a wooden spoon to gently muddle the basil—this helps release its fragrant oils.
- Add ice: Fill the glass halfway with crushed ice to chill and dilute the drink just a touch.
- Top it off: Pour in the sparkling mineral water and give everything a gentle stir to combine.
- Garnish and serve: Finish with a blood orange wheel for a beautiful, citrusy flourish. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh blood orange juice: Bottled juice won’t give the same bright flavor—squeeze it fresh for the best taste.
Muddle basil gently: Press the basil just enough to release its aroma—don’t crush it too hard or it can taste bitter.
Chill your glass: A cold glass helps keep the drink crisp and refreshing, especially on hot days.
Use crushed ice, not cubes: Crushed ice melts a little faster, blending the flavors better without watering it down too quickly.
Pick a good-quality sparkling water: Mineral water with fine bubbles makes the drink feel lighter and more refreshing than flat or overly fizzy sodas.