Guava, Nectarine & Basil Tequila Refresher
This Guava Nectarine Basil Tequila Refresher is fruity, fresh, and perfect for warm weather sipping. Made with guava, nectarine, basil, and tequila, this refreshing cocktail is light, flavorful, and easy to make.
Servings: 2
Calories: 914kcal
Ingredients
- 3 oz silver tequila
- 3 oz Nectarine & Basil Simple Syrup
- 6 oz guava nectar
- the juice of 1 lemon
- 5-10 lightly bruised/muddled basil leaves
- seltzer or club soda, for finishing
Nectarine Basil Simple Syrup Ingredients
- 1 cup basil, stems and all, plus more for garnish
- 2 nectarines, sliced (pit removed), plus more slices for garnish, if desired*
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 ½ cups water
Instructions
- Make simple syrup: Add sugar, water, 1 cup basil and nectarines to a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, 30 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- Allow to cool (about 30 minutes), and strain into a an airtight jar or container. Discard fruit and basil.
- Assemble cocktail: Add basil leaves to a large cocktail shaker and muddle or lightly press into the sides of the shaker to release aroma. Fill shaker with ice, about halfway. Add 3 oz (2 shots) silver tequila, 3 oz (2 shots) simple syrup, 6 oz guava nectar and the juice of 1 lemon. Cover and shake, then strain into 2 cocktail glasses filled with ice. Top with seltzer or club soda and garnish with lemon slices and basil leaves.
Nutrition
Calories: 914kcal | Carbohydrates: 212g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 204g | Vitamin A: 1199IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 3mg