Strawberry Basil Mocktail (Print Version)

Muddled strawberries and basil topped with sparkling water for a bright, alcohol-free summer beverage.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# 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 Tips:

01 -
  • If you&39;ve ever wanted a drink that feels like summer in a glass, this mocktail nails it.
  • It looks fancy enough for guests but is secretly the easiest thing you&39;ll make all week.
02 -
  • If you rush muddling, the basil can turn bitter or get stringy, so go slow and gentle.
  • The first time I used room-temperature sparkling water, it completely flattened the flavors—always chill for that signature sparkle.
03 -
  • Slicing strawberries just before muddling keeps them bright and juicy, not mushy.
  • A gentle muddle is enough—too much bashing can bruise the basil and make the drink bitter.
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