Blueberry Basil Spritzer Mocktail Recipe
This refreshing drink uses fresh blueberries, basil leaves, and sparkling water.
I focus on clear steps and precise ingredients to make preparation simple.
Equipment
- Tall glass or mason jar
- Small saucepan
- Fine mesh strainer or sieve
- Muddler or wooden spoon
- Small bowl (for making syrup)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Stirring spoon
- Ice cube tray
- Citrus juicer (optional)
- Pitcher (if making multiple servings)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 4-5 fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup chilled sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Extra blueberries and basil for garnish optional
Instructions
- Add blueberries, basil leaves, honey, lemon juice, and water into a small saucepan.
- Heat on medium for 2-3 minutes until the berries soften.
- Gently mash berries and basil with the back of a spoon while heating.
- Remove from heat and pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer to catch solids. Press with a spoon to extract juice.
- Let the syrup cool for at least 10 minutes.
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- Pour 2-3 tablespoons of the blueberry-basil syrup over the ice.
- Top with sparkling water.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with extra basil leaves and blueberries, if desired.
Notes
Fresh ingredients make the spritzer taste brighter and more natural.
I can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey or agave. For a stronger herbal flavor, I muddle extra basil leaves in the glass before adding ice.
Leftover syrup stores in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Using flavored sparkling water, like lemon or berry, can add more taste.
If I want a different twist, I swap lemon juice for lime juice.
For serving a crowd, I multiply the syrup by two or three and keep it chilled until ready. The drink stays non-alcoholic, but the syrup also works in iced tea or lemonade.
I recommend tasting before adding extra syrup or lemon juice.