Strawberry Basil Mocktail (Print view)

Bright mix of strawberries, basil and sparkling water for a cooling, alcohol-free summer sipper.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Fruit & Herbs

01 - 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 8 fresh basil leaves
03 - 2 lemon wedges (optional, for garnish)

→ Sweetener

04 - 1–2 tbsp simple syrup or agave nectar (adjust to taste)

→ Liquids

05 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
06 - 1½ cups (360 ml) chilled sparkling water
07 - Ice cubes

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, muddle the strawberries and basil leaves together until the berries are juicy and the basil is fragrant.
02 - Add the simple syrup (or agave) and lemon juice. Mix well.
03 - Fill two glasses with ice cubes.
04 - Divide the strawberry-basil mixture evenly between the glasses.
05 - Top each glass with chilled sparkling water. Stir gently to combine.
06 - Garnish with lemon wedges and extra basil leaves if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Your friends will think you’re hiding some mixology secret.
  • The burst of basil and berry flavors makes any day feel like a celebration.
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  • If you muddle the basil too aggressively, it goes from heavenly to grassy in a heartbeat.
  • Switching to orange juice as part of the base once turned this from a mocktail into a brunch highlight.
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  • Never let your ice melt before pouring in the sparkling water: it’ll water down the magic fizz.
  • Switching to a rocks glass, not a tall one, keeps the flavors intense and the visuals striking.
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