Strawberry Basil Mocktail
A Strawberry Basil Mocktail is the ideal non-alcoholic drink as they combine to create a delicious and refreshing mix, just what I need after spending several hours in the sun.Simple, whole ingredients like strawberries, lime, fresh basil, and seltzer make it straightforward to prepare. Serve it from the pitcher or by the glass! The strawberries add a hint of sweetness, while the basil gives it a delightfully fresh and herbaceous taste.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups fresh strawberries
- 4-5 fresh basil leaves
- 12 ounces seltzer 1 can
- 1 lime half juiced, half sliced
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash, hull, and coarsely chop the strawberries. Cut a lime in half.
- Half of the lime should be juiced; the other half should be sliced for garnishes.
- With a large mortar and pestle, muddle the strawberries, lime juice, and basil together. You can also use a potato masher or fork as an alternative. The mixture should be broken down enough to pass through a straw, but not so much that the texture is lost.
- The berry combination should be split between two tall glasses. After adding crushed ice to the cups, top them off with seltzer.
- Add extra fresh basil and a slice of lime as garnish (both optional).