Strawberry Basil Mocktail
This strawberry basil mocktail is especially good with the first strawberries of the season. It’s a great way to celebrate the season and enjoy the natural sweetness of the red berries.
You don’t have to wait for something to celebrate, each day is a gift and when you have some berries on hand, this is a great way to enjoy them and boost your water intake.
This recipe would be great with other berries or fruit as well. You can use thawed frozen berries as well.
Basil pairs nicely with fruit, but you could substitute mint instead, if you prefer.
Strawberry Basil Mocktail
A perfect drink for celebrations when you want something special but without the alcohol.
Servings: 4
Calories: 40kcal
Equipment
- blender
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries plus 4 for garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional
- 1 quart sparkling water
Instructions
- Combine the berries, basil, lemon and maple syrup in a blender and puree. Pour into a jar and chill.
- When ready to serve, divide the mixture between four glasses and then add a cup of sparkling water to each glass. Add ice, if desired. Ganish each glass with slices of strawberry. Sip and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.8g | Protein: 0.6g | Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 0.8mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 6.9g | Vitamin A: 7.4IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 34.8mg | Iron: 0.3mg