Strawberry Basil Sangria Mocktail (Print Version)

Strawberries, basil, citrus fruits, and bubbles blend into a cooling summer drink, perfect for gatherings.

# What You 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

# Directions:

01 - Place sliced strawberries, orange, lemon, lime, and basil leaves in a large pitcher.
02 - Pour white grape juice and freshly squeezed lemon juice into the pitcher. Gently muddle the fruits and basil with a wooden spoon to release their aromas.
03 - If desired, add agave syrup or honey and stir until fully dissolved.
04 - Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, allowing flavors to blend.
05 - Immediately before serving, pour in chilled sparkling water and club soda. Mix gently.
06 - Fill glasses with ice, pour mocktail over, and garnish with basil leaves and strawberry slices.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You get the mouthwatering flavor of classic sangria without a drop of alcohol—so everyone can join in.
  • The basil takes it up a notch, making the mocktail taste unexpectedly fresh and memorable.
02 -
  • If you muddle the basil too aggressively, the flavor becomes overwhelming and almost bitter.
  • Chilling the sangria mocktail for at least an hour really deepens the fruity-herbal flavor—don’t rush it.
03 -
  • Using a wooden spoon for muddling prevents over-bruising the basil since it’s gentler than a metal muddler.
  • The secret: let the mocktail sit covered in the fridge—this makes the flavors bloom and keeps berries from turning mushy.
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