Description
A refreshing non-alcoholic mocktail featuring the vibrant flavors of fresh berries and aromatic basil, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh berries (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 tablespoon natural sweetener (e.g., honey, agave nectar)
- 1 cup sparkling water
- Ice (crushed or cubes)
Instructions
- Wash the fresh berries and basil leaves.
- Squeeze the juice of half a lime into a small bowl and set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the berries and basil. Use a muddler to gently crush them, releasing their juices.
- Add the natural sweetener to the muddled mix and stir to combine.
- Pour in the freshly squeezed lime juice.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake gently for about 15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
- Top with sparkling water and lightly stir. Garnish with a sprig of basil or whole berries.
- Raise your glass and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to adjust sweetness to your taste and experiment with different fruits and herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mocktail, non-alcoholic, refreshing drink, berry, basil, summer beverage