Strawberry Basil Mocktail Recipe
This Strawberry Basil Mocktail is a refreshing and easy-to-make summer drink featuring a homemade strawberry basil simple syrup. The vibrant combination of fresh strawberries, aromatic basil, tangy lime juice, and fizzy club soda creates a perfectly balanced non-alcoholic beverage that’s both flavorful and invigorating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving (about 7 oz mocktail)
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Strawberry Basil Simple Syrup:
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
Strawberry Basil Mocktail:
- 2 oz strawberry basil simple syrup
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 4 oz club soda
- Ice cubes (as needed)
Instructions
- Make the Simple Syrup: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the strawberries, basil leaves, sugar, and water. Stir occasionally and use the back of a wooden spoon to gently mash the strawberries and basil leaves to release their flavors. Continue heating for 5 to 8 minutes until the sugar has fully dissolved and the mixture is infused with strawberry and basil essence.
- Strain the Syrup: Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl or container to remove the solids. Set the syrup aside and allow it to cool completely to room temperature before using or storing.
- Assemble the Mocktail: In a cocktail glass, combine 2 ounces of the cooled strawberry basil simple syrup with 1 ounce of fresh lime juice. Add a handful of ice cubes to the glass.
- Add Club Soda and Serve: Top the drink with 4 ounces of chilled club soda. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately for the freshest taste.
Notes
- This recipe yields extra simple syrup; be sure to cool it fully before storing.
- Store any leftover syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 to 2 weeks.
- The syrup can be used to flavor other beverages or cocktails.
- Adjust sweetness or tartness by varying sugar or lime juice quantities to your taste.
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