Strawberry Basil Sangria Mocktail (Printable)

Refreshing mocktail with strawberries, basil, citrus, and sparkling water—ideal for summer entertaining.

# 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 (optional)

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

→ Garnish

11 - Additional basil leaves
12 - Sliced strawberries

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place sliced strawberries, orange, lemon, lime, and basil leaves into a large pitcher.
02 - Pour in white grape juice and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Use a wooden spoon to gently muddle the fruit and basil, releasing their flavors.
03 - Mix in agave syrup or honey, if desired, until fully dissolved.
04 - Cover the pitcher and refrigerate mixture for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
05 - Shortly before serving, stir in chilled sparkling water and club soda gently.
06 - Fill glasses with ice, pour sangria mocktail, and garnish each glass with extra basil leaves and sliced strawberries.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like summer bottled up, sparkling and slightly sweet—with a secret herbaceous twist from basil.
  • This drink always ends up the star at picnics because it’s beautiful and completely alcohol-free, letting everyone join the fun.
02 -
  • Skipping the chilling step means you’ll miss out on balanced flavors; I learned this by impatiently pouring too soon.
  • Muddling the fruit too aggressively can make the drink cloudy and pulpy—gentle pressure brings the best results.
03 -
  • Fruit should be sliced just before making for the freshest flavor—don’t let it sit or lose its juices.
  • Don’t skip the hour-long chill—it’s the secret to mingling the basil and citrus so every sip tastes bright and balanced.
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