Lincoln's Country Store Recipes
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		Sparkling White Sangria with Strawberries and Basil
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		Yield: 10 servings
		
		
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	 
	
	
	
	
		
		
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								| 1/2 | cup | simple syrup (1 cup water, 1 cup sugar) | 
						
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								| 1 | cup | basil leaves | 
						
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								| 2 | bottles | (750 ml) chilled Spanish Cava | 
						
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								| 1 | pint | fresh strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced | 
						
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								| 1/2 | cup | white rum | 
						
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								|  |  | garnish with fresh basil leaves | 
						
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			Directions:
			Simple Syrup:
Add the water and sugar to a small saucepan and bring to a boil over low heat.  Stir until the sugar is dissolved and remove from heat.  Add the basil leaves and cool the liquid completely; remove and discard the basil leaves.
Combine the Spanish Cava, simple syrup, strawberries and rum. 
Serve over ice and garnish with a couple of basil leaves. 
		 
	
	
	
	
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	Lincoln's Country Store Recipes
	https://www.lincolnscountrystore.net/Recipes/Detail/5891/