Strawberry Basil Mocktail (Printable)

Strawberries, basil, lemon and sparkling water make a bright, cooling summer drink in 10 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit & Herbs

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

→ Sweetener

04 - 1-2 tablespoons simple syrup or agave nectar, to taste

→ Liquids

05 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 1/2 cups chilled sparkling water
07 - Ice cubes, as needed

# How To Make It:

01 - Place the strawberries and basil leaves in a sturdy glass or shaker and gently muddle until the berries release their juices and the basil is fragrant.
02 - Add the simple syrup or agave and the fresh lemon juice to the muddled mixture and stir to combine.
03 - Fill two serving glasses with ice cubes.
04 - Divide the strawberry-basil mixture evenly between the two glasses, then top each with chilled sparkling water. Stir gently to integrate.
05 - Garnish with lemon wedges and additional basil leaves if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This mocktail feels just as festive as any cocktail but leaves you refreshed and clear-headed.
  • The blend of strawberries and basil is shockingly good, earning genuine wows from anyone who tries it.
02 -
  • Once, I skipped muddling the basil and wondered why it tasted flat—the extra minute of muddling is essential for deep flavor.
  • Letting the mixture sit for a minute before adding sparkling water lets the flavors meld beautifully.
03 -
  • Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve if you prefer your mocktail silky smooth.
  • Avoid over-muddling the basil, as it can turn bitter—just press enough to release fragrance.
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