Sparkler "Summer Solstice"

Ingredients:

• 1 fresh basil leaf, chopped
• 6 fresh mint leaves
• 2 twists of lemon zest
• 2 orange slices
• A quarter of a very chilled cucumber, remove the seeds and cut into cubes
• 45 ml orange liqueur (recommended: Cointreau)
• Ice cubes
• 250 ml. sparkling sake

Preparation:

1. Combine basil, mint, lemon, orange, cucumber, and orange liqueur in a cocktail shaker. Add ice, cover, and shake or stir vigorously until smooth and completely chilled, about 30 seconds. The drink is usually ready when the shaker begins to fog up. Strain into a chilled collins glass and top with sparkling sake. Enjoy.