This Strawberry Basil Sparkler Recipe is light, fruity, and beautifully refreshing. Made with fresh strawberries, basil, lime juice, and sparkling water, it's an easy non-alcoholic drink that's perfect for garden parties, brunches, bridal showers, and warm summer afternoons.
This refreshing mocktail pairs beautifully with salads, grilled chicken, seafood, brunch dishes, fruit platters, pastries, and light summer desserts. Serve immediately while cold and bubbly for the best flavor.
Strawberry Basil Sparkler Recipe
This easy Strawberry Basil Sparkler combines juicy strawberries, fragrant basil, fresh lime juice, and sparkling water for a refreshing mocktail that's perfect for summer entertaining.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Add strawberries and basil
Place the strawberries and basil leaves into a tall serving glass.
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Muddle gently
Gently muddle until the strawberries release their juices and the basil becomes fragrant.
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Pour in lime juice
Add the fresh lime juice to the glass.
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Add ice
Fill the glass with ice cubes.
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Top with sparkling water
Slowly pour sparkling water over the fruit mixture.
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Stir and garnish
Stir gently and garnish with fresh strawberries and basil leaves before serving immediately.
Note
Use ripe strawberries and fresh basil for the brightest flavor. Avoid over-muddling the basil, as it can become bitter. Always add sparkling water just before serving.
