1 cup basil leaves,
plus more for garnish
1/2 cup thinly sliced English cucumber (from 1 cucumber), plus more for garnish
1/2 cup (4 oz.) tequila blanco
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 or 3 limes)
2 Tbsp. simple syrup
1 (12-oz.) bottle chilled sparkling mineral water (such as Topo Chico)
Muddle the mixture:
Place basil, cucumber, tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup in a pitcher. Muddle using a cocktail muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add sparkling water; stir until combined, about 10 seconds.
Divide among 4
highball glasses filled with ice. Garnish with cucumber slices and basil
leaves.
1/2 cup thinly sliced English cucumber (from 1 cucumber), plus more for garnish
1/2 cup (4 oz.) tequila blanco
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 or 3 limes)
2 Tbsp. simple syrup
1 (12-oz.) bottle chilled sparkling mineral water (such as Topo Chico)
Place basil, cucumber, tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup in a pitcher. Muddle using a cocktail muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add sparkling water; stir until combined, about 10 seconds.
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