Strawberry Basil Sangria Mocktail (Printable)

Refreshing summer drink with strawberries, basil, and citrus; sparkling and alcohol-free.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 orange, thinly sliced
03 - 1 lemon, thinly sliced
04 - 1 lime, thinly sliced

→ Herbs

05 - 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves

→ Liquids

06 - 3 cups white grape juice
07 - 1 cup sparkling water, chilled
08 - 1 cup club soda, chilled
09 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

→ Sweetener (optional)

10 - 1–2 tablespoons agave syrup or honey, to taste

→ Garnish

11 - Additional fresh basil leaves
12 - Sliced fresh strawberries

# Directions:

01 - Place sliced strawberries, orange, lemon, lime, and fresh basil leaves in a large pitcher.
02 - Pour in white grape juice and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Gently muddle the mixture with a wooden spoon to release the natural flavors.
03 - Stir in agave syrup or honey, if desired, until fully dissolved.
04 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to infuse flavors.
05 - Just before serving, gently add chilled sparkling water and club soda to the pitcher. Stir delicately to combine.
06 - Fill glasses with ice, pour in the sangria mocktail, and garnish each serving with extra basil leaves and sliced strawberries.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This one is pure refreshment and tastes far fancier than the ten minutes it takes to make.
  • It brightens up any gathering, but secretly it's also the easiest way to feel celebratory on an ordinary day.
02 -
  • If you add the sparkling water too early, the drink loses its sparkle and falls flat—lesson learned after impatiently prepping too soon.
  • Tearing basil instead of chopping preserves its fragrance and avoids that bruised bitter taste I ran into the first time.
03 -
  • Chill absolutely everything—the colder the better for a refreshing, crisp finish.
  • A mix of club soda and sparkling water keeps the fizz from being too intense or too flat, which took a few tries to figure out.
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