Strawberry Balsamic Basil Mocktail

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Refreshing, unexpected, and a little bit savory—this Strawberry Balsamic Basil Mocktail brings serious depth without the booze.

This mocktail is the kind of drink that surprises you in the best way: it's herbaceous, slightly tangy, and perfectly balanced. Ideal for slow afternoons or anytime you want something nuanced but alcohol-free. 

The process

The process is pretty easy, for the video tutorial you can head over to my Instagram for the video version, or just follow these simple steps:

• Add the strawberries, basil, honey, and balsamic vinegar to a glass.  Muddle until the mixture is smooth. 
• Fill the glass with ice. 
• Top with soda water and add a lime wedge for garnish and for squeezing.  Maybe garnish with an extra basil leaf as well!

A few quick tips...

• Use ripe, in-season strawberries for the best flavor—juicier berries mean a smoother muddle and a naturally sweeter base.
• Don’t skip the muddling step—gently crushing the basil releases its essential oils, which brings out its full aroma without making it bitter.
• Add soda water last and stir gently to preserve the fizz and avoid diluting the vibrant flavor of the muddled mix.

Ingredients + substitutions

• Strawberries – Sweet, fruity, and perfect for this drink because they have health benefits and taste delicious.
• Basil leaves – Fresh and slightly peppery, basil adds an herbal twist that balances the sweetness of the strawberries.  Also, they add a bit of complexity.  If you don't have or don't want to use basil, you can leave it out or swap it for mint leaves, those will work, too!
• Honey – Natural and smooth, honey brings a gentle sweetness that ties the flavors together.
• Balsamic vinegar – Tangy and rich, balsamic adds depth and a subtle nuance that makes this mocktail feel elevated.
• Soda water – Light and bubbly, soda water (or even kombucha if you want a lot of flavor) works to fill out this drink. 
• Lime wedge – For brightness and citrus flavor!

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Strawberry Balsamic Basil Mocktail

For a light mocktail that's refreshing and bursting with flavor, give this Strawberry Balsamic Basil Mocktail a go!

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Course: Mocktail

Cuisine: Alcohol-free, Beverage

Keyword: Balsamic Vinegar Mocktail

Servings: 1 person

Ingredients

• 3 ripe strawberries halved
• 2-3 basil leaves
• 1 tsp honey
• ½ tsp balsamic vinegar
• ½ cup soda water
• 1 lime wedge for garnish and squeezing

Instructions

• Add the strawberries, basil, honey, and balsamic vinegar to a glass. Muddle until the mixture is smooth and fragrant.
• Fill the glass with ice.
• Top with soda water and stir gently to combine.
• Garnish with a lime wedge—perfect for a little squeeze of brightness before sipping!

Notes

For more recipe tips and tricks - please see the full blog post for more details!

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