Strawberry Basil Mocktail (Printable)

Sweet strawberries and basil muddled with lemon, topped with sparkling water for a bright, refreshing summer drink.

# Components:

→ 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 Advice:

01 -
  • The dazzling combination of sweet berries and herby basil tastes like a secret you want to share with friends.
  • This mocktail is endlessly customizable but always feels uplifting, no matter the occasion.
02 -
  • If you muddle the basil too aggressively, it can become bitter—gentleness is key.
  • Using chilled sparkling water genuinely keeps the mocktail crisp rather than watered down.
03 -
  • Muddle in a metal shaker for easy cleanup and colder results.
  • A tiny pinch of salt can subtly amplify all the summer sweetness.
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