Perfect Pina

• 16 ounces pineapple juice
• 12 ounces bourbon
• 3 ounces Simple Syrup, recipe follows
• 1 1/2 ounces fresh lime juice
• 4 ounces prosecco
• Fresh basil sprigs, for garnish
• 1 cup sugar

1. In a large pitcher with ice, stir together the pineapple juice, bourbon, Simple Syrup and lime juice.
2. Pour into ice-filled highball glasses, top with a splash of prosecco, garnish with a sprig of basil and serve.
3. Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
4. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.
5. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
6. Keep covered in the refrigerator up to 1 month.
7. Yield: 1 1/2 cups

pineapple juice, bourbon, simple syrup, lime juice, prosecco, fresh basil sprigs, sugar

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/geoffrey-zakarian/perfect-pina.html (may not work)