Strawberry Basil Mocktail (Printable)

Vibrant strawberry and basil drink with lemon, syrup and sparkling water — ready in 10 minutes.

# What You’ll 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 to 2 tablespoons simple syrup or agave nectar, adjust to taste

→ Liquids

05 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 1/2 cups chilled sparkling water

→ Other

07 - Ice cubes, as needed

# How-To:

01 - Place the strawberries and basil leaves in a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker and gently muddle until the strawberries release juice and the basil is aromatic.
02 - Add the simple syrup or agave and the fresh lemon juice to the muddled mixture; stir or shake briefly to combine.
03 - Fill two serving glasses with ice cubes to chill and set aside.
04 - Evenly portion the strawberry–basil mixture between the two prepared glasses.
05 - Pour the chilled sparkling water over each glass and stir gently to integrate without flattening the bubbles.
06 - Garnish with lemon wedges and extra basil leaves if desired, then serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Your friends will think you hired a mixologist when they taste this at your next picnic.
  • It only takes 10 minutes from start to finish, and works equally well for brunch or a solo treat.
02 -
  • If you over-muddle the basil, it can taste a bit bitter—gentle pressure works best.
  • Chilling your glasses ahead of time keeps the drink cooler longer and somehow makes the first sip even better.
03 -
  • Let the fruit and basil sit together for a minute after muddling so the flavors really mingle.
  • Chop the basil if you want a stronger aromatic punch in every sip.
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