Strawberry Basil Sangria Mocktail (Printable)

Bursting with strawberries, citrus, basil, and sparkling grape juice for a refreshing, festive summer beverage.

# 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 - In a large pitcher, place the sliced strawberries, orange, lemon, lime, and fresh basil leaves.
02 - Pour in the white grape juice and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Use a wooden spoon or muddler to gently muddle the fruit and basil until the flavors are released.
03 - Add agave syrup or honey if desired and stir until fully dissolved.
04 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to infuse thoroughly.
05 - Just before serving, pour in the chilled sparkling water and club soda, then stir gently to combine.
06 - Fill glasses with ice, pour in the sangria mocktail mixture, and garnish with extra basil leaves and sliced strawberries.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • If you want a drink bursting with juicy flavor, this recipe packs a punch even without alcohol.
  • It became our go-to for garden parties because it's quick, versatile, and genuinely refreshing.
02 -
  • If you rush the chilling, you miss out on deep flavor—an hour makes all the difference.
  • Muddling basil softer, not smashing, releases its aroma without turning bitter, which I learned after an overly enthusiastic first try.
03 -
  • Chill all ingredients ahead of time for maximum refreshment.
  • Use a wooden spoon to muddle gently—metal can bruise basil too much and alter flavor.
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