Basil Prosecco Cocktail

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 10 large fresh basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 bottle chilled Prosecco
• 4 lemon twists for garnish

Method

• Stir the sugar and water together in a saucepan on a medium heat until dissolved into a syrup.
• Remove from heat and leave to chill (in the fridge when it’s cold enough)
• Once chilled add the syrup to a blender, add the basil and lemon juice pureeing until smooth.
• Add roughly 1 tablespoon of syrup to each champagne flute or glass, fill with Prosecco and top with lemon twist.
• Enjoy