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Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍹 Basil & Lillet Spritz

Recipe by Emily Laurae

1 ounce Lillet

4–5 basil leaves

4 ounces sparkling wine

Instructions: In a shaker, combine Lillet and basil leaves and shake with ice for 30 seconds. Strain into a glass filled with ice. Top with sparkling wine and garnish with a basil leaf before serving.

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