Summer Party Pitcher Drink
By Food & Wine
Eric Ripert mixes basil, citrus and rum with a hint of fiery Thai chile in this refreshing drink. He invented the delicious cocktail while traveling in Puerto Rico. More Summer Party Recipes
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INGREDIENTS
6 large basil leaves
2 large limes, quartered
2 navel oranges, quartered
2 cups fresh orange juice
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon minced Thai chile, with some seeds
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, plus more for garnish
1 1/2 cups dark rum
4 cups crushed ice
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large bowl, combine 2 of the basil leaves with the limes, oranges, orange juice, sugar, chile and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg. Using a potato masher or a large wooden pestle, pound the limes and oranges until the sugar is dissolved and a rich syrup forms. Squeeze and discard the lime and orange quarters. Stir in the rum.
2. Fill 4 large wineglasses or highball glasses with the crushed ice and bury a basil leaf in each. Fill with the rum drink, garnish each drink with grated nutmeg and serve.
Make Ahead The recipe can be prepared through Step 1 and refrigerated overnight.
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