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Botanical Infusion

Summers mean cookouts in our family. I wanted to use fresh herbs to create a refreshing beverage that had simple ingredients and could accompany any grilled meal. This was the tasty result. —Jennifer Kutsch, Newport News, Virginia
Botanical Infusion
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  • Total Time
    Prep: 25 min. + chilling
  • Makes
    16 servings (3/4 cup each)

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh lemon verbena
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
  • 2 bottles (1 liter each) club soda, chilled
  • 3/4 cup citrus vodka
  • Ice cubes

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, bring the first seven ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; strain. Transfer to a large bowl and cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Pour syrup into a large pitcher; stir in club soda and vodka. Serve over ice.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 123 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 26mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

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