Basil Pineapple Cooler
A tropical cooler of orange and pineapple juices infused with fresh basil.
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh or reconstituted frozen orange juice
- 1 46-ouonce can pineapple juice
- 1/4–1/2 cup sugar (to taste)
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (optional)
- fresh basil branches (cinnamon, clove, lemon, sweet Thai and/or sweet), no woody stems
Instructions
- Combine juices and sugar in a non-reactive container; stir to dissolve. Add lemon juice if desired.
- Lightly bruise basil; add to container to fill. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Strain, pressing basil; adjust sweetness. Serve over ice (optional: puree with ice or add soda for fizz).
