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Orange, chilli and basil spritz recipe

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With a hint of spice and a hit of aromatic basil, this zesty refresher is perfect for enjoying on a sunny day. If you haven't got caster sugar on hand, any sugar will do. You can also swap fresh lime juice for bottled if you prefer. See method

Serves 6
5 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook
43 calories / serving
Vegan
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
Dairy-free

Ingredients

50g caster sugar
1⁄2 red chilli, roughly chopped
30g pack fresh basil
6 limes, juiced
ice, to serve
1 orange, sliced into 6 rounds
900ml soda water

If you don't have any limes, try a lemon instead

Each serving contains

Energy
185kj
43kcal 2%
Fat
0g 0%
Saturates
0g 0%
Sugars
11g 12%
Salt
0.1g 1%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 10.8g Protein 0.4g Fibre 0.4g

Method

With a pestle and mortar, muddle together the sugar, chilli and 10g basil until smooth. Transfer to a jug and add the lime juice. Mix well and divide between 6 ice-filled glasses.
Divide the orange slices between the glasses and top up each with soda water. Garnish with the remaining basil to serve.

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