Basil & Citrus Passionfruit Sparkler

celebrating Dry January in style

for so many people, January can feel dark and a little overwhelming… for me the last 3 years, it’s been a month of celebration. a month of choosing healthier options like mocktails over alcohol and taking care of myself in all of the ways i need.

this is one of the many drinks i’ll be sharing with you all for dry January in 2025. it’s made with a homemade basil and olive oil simple syrup, some lime juice, and mandarin oranges. plus, topped of with health-ade kombucha for a bubbly, delicious and good-for-you twist.

Basil & Citrus Passionfruit Sparkler

ingredients

• 7oz passionfruit tangerine health-ade kombucha

• 2 oz freshly squeezed tangerine juice

• 1/2 oz lime juice

• 1/2 oz basil simple syrup (recipe below)

  • 1/2c sugar

  • 1/2c water

  • large handful fresh basil leaves

• thin slices of tangerine and a sprig of basil for garnish

basil simple syrup:

• combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, and a handful of fresh basil leaves in a saucepan. simmer over low heat until the sugar dissolves. once you’ve removed the syrup from the heat, let cool for 10 minutes. then, add a drizzle of olive oil.

• strain and cool in the fridge.

method

• in a shaker filled with ice, combine tangerine juice, lime juice, and basil simple syrup. shake gently and strain into a tall glass filled with fresh ice. top with passionfruit tangerine health-ade kombucha.

• stir lightly and garnish with tangerine slices and a fresh basil sprig.