Strawberry Basil Sangria Mocktail (Printable Version)

Juicy strawberries, citrus, and basil combine for a refreshing alcohol-free drink ideal for summer gatherings.

# 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

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

→ Garnish

11 - Additional basil leaves
12 - Sliced strawberries

# How to Make It:

01 - Place sliced strawberries, orange, lemon, lime, and basil leaves into a large pitcher.
02 - Pour in white grape juice and squeezed lemon juice. Use a wooden spoon or muddler to gently crush ingredients, releasing flavors.
03 - Add agave syrup or honey as desired. Stir until thoroughly dissolved.
04 - Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour to meld flavors.
05 - Before serving, pour in chilled sparkling water and club soda. Stir gently to blend.
06 - Fill glasses with ice, pour sangria mocktail, and embellish each glass with basil leaves and sliced strawberries.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The aroma of freshly muddled basil and fruit feels like a secret garden in your cup.
  • It’s surprisingly simple to put together, but everyone will think you spent ages on it.
02 -
  • If you skip the muddling, the basil flavor barely comes through; it took me a few tries to realize those gentle presses are essential.
  • Refrigerating for an hour seriously boosts the balance, so don’t rush unless you have to—no shortcut tastes as good.
03 -
  • Slice fruits thinly so they infuse faster and look gorgeous in the pitcher.
  • Gently muddling basil releases its aroma without bruising the leaves—just press, don’t smash.
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