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Fresh strawberries, basil, lime, soda. The summer garden mocktail that tastes like the last decent weekend in August.
Ingredients
- 5 fresh strawberries, hulled
- 6 Basil Leaves
- 30 ml Fresh Lime Juice
- 15 ml Simple Syrup
- Soda Water
- Ice
Instructions
- In a shaker, muddle strawberries and basil gently with lime juice and simple syrup.
- Add ice and shake for 15 seconds.
- Double-strain into a highball with fresh ice.
- Top with soda water.
- Garnish with a basil sprig and a half strawberry on the rim.
Notes
Ripe strawberries matter. Out-of-season, use frozen and blend instead of muddling.
How to make a Strawberry Basil Smash Mocktail
Fresh strawberries, basil, lime, soda. The summer garden mocktail that tastes like the last decent weekend in August.
Ingredients
- 5 fresh strawberries, hulled
- 6 fresh basil leaves
- 30ml fresh lime juice
- 15ml simple syrup
- Top soda water
- Ice to fill
Instructions
- In a shaker, muddle strawberries and basil gently with lime juice and simple syrup.
- Add ice and shake for 15 seconds.
- Double-strain into a highball with fresh ice.
- Top with soda water.
- Garnish with a basil sprig and a half strawberry on the rim.
Three notes worth knowing
Ripe strawberries matter. Out-of-season, use frozen and blend instead of muddling.
When to drink a Strawberry Basil Smash Mocktail
Any time you want the ritual without the aftermath. Brunch, post-work, Dry January, designated driver, pregnancy, or just not in the mood to drink tonight.
