Sparkling White Sangria with Strawberries and Basil

Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup simple syrup (1 cup water, 1 cup sugar)

1 cup basil leaves

2 bottles (750 ml) chilled Spanish Cava

1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced

1/2 cup white rum

garnish with fresh basil leaves

Directions:

Simple Syrup:
Add the water and sugar to a small saucepan and bring to a boil over low heat. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and remove from heat. Add the basil leaves and cool the liquid completely; remove and discard the basil leaves.

Combine the Spanish Cava, simple syrup, strawberries and rum.

Serve over ice and garnish with a couple of basil leaves.

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