Go Green with This Refreshing Basil Cucumber Cider Cocktail 🍏🥒🌿

Ditch the artificial green drinks and try this Basil Cucumber Cider Sparkler instead. 🌿✨Made with Kristof Farms Reserve Cider, herbaceous basil syrup, and cooling cucumber, it’s the ultimate refreshing sip for any occasion.

🍸 Basil Cucumber Cider Sparkler Recipe

Ingredients:

✅ 1 ½ ounces vodka
✅ 1 ounce basil syrup (recipe below!)
✅ 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
✅ 3 ounces Kristof Farms Reserve Cider
✅ Dash of soda water
✅ Cucumber slices, for garnish 🥒
✅ Basil leaf, for garnish 🌿

Directions:

👉 Fill a glass with ice.
👉 Add vodka, basil syrup, and lemon juice.
👉 Top with Kristof Farms Reserve Cider and a splash of soda water.
👉 Stir gently and garnish with fresh cucumber slices and a basil leaf.

🌿 How to Make Fresh Basil Syrup

Ingredients:

🍃 ¼ cup fresh basil leaves (stems removed)
🥄 1 cup sugar
💧 1 cup water

Directions:

1️⃣ In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil.
2️⃣ Add basil leaves and steep for 15 seconds, then transfer to an ice bath for 1 minute.
3️⃣ Stir sugar into the basil-infused water until fully dissolved. Remove from heat.
4️⃣ Return basil leaves to the syrup and blend on high for 30 seconds using a blender or immersion blender.
5️⃣ Strain through a fine cheesecloth and enjoy! You can store leftovers in the fridge for about 2 weeks.

So whether you’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, a warm spring afternoon, or just love a fresh, crisp cocktail, this Basil Cucumber Cider Sparkler is a must-try.

Give it a mix, tag us in your photos, and let us know what you think! 🍏✨