Orange Basil Rum Fizz

I often get asked how I come up with different recipe and cocktail combinations and to be quite honest, sometimes its as easy as looking through the refrigerator and using what’s available. With plenty of basil, oranges, and Sailor Jerry Rum on hand I put together an Orange Basil Rum Fizz! A bubbly summer cocktail that’s simple, sweet, and strong!

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(makes 1 cocktail)

Ingredients:

5-6 large fresh basil leaves

Juice from half an orange

1 tsp sugar or honey

1 1/2 oz Sailor Jerry Rum

3/4 oz curacao

Club soda

Combine basil leaves, orange juice, and sugar in a cocktail shaker. Muddle the basil leaves with a wooden spoon. Add rum and curacao and shake like crazy! Strain into an ice filled glass, top with club soda, and lightly stir.