Refreshing Lemon Herb Cooler – Easy Holiday Recipe

Ingredients

• • ⅞ cup blue curaçao
• • ⅞ cup fresh lemon juice
• • ⅞ cup simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water)
• • 2 ⅞ tbsp fresh basil leaves
• • 2 ⅞ tbsp fresh mint leaves
• • 1 ⅞ tbsp lime juice
• • 1 ⅞ cup ice cubes
• • ⅞ cup club soda
• • 2 ⅞ lemon slices (for garnish)
• • Fresh thyme sprigs (for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Chill a tall glass in the freezer for 5 minutes while preparing ingredients.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, gently muddle basil and mint leaves to release their aromatics without over-chopping.

3. 3

   Add ½ cup ice to the chilled glass. Pour ¼ cup blue curaçao over ice, followed by 1 tbsp muddled herbs.

4. 4

   Top with ¼ cup lemon juice and 1 tbsp simple syrup, using a spoon to create distinct color separation.

5. 5

   Gently pour ¼ cup club soda over the back of a spoon to preserve layering, then add 1 tbsp lime juice.

6. 6

   Add lemon slices and thyme sprigs to the glass. Serve with a long-stemmed straw.