Strawberry Basil Sangria Mocktail (Printable Version)

A fruity, refreshing summer mocktail featuring basil and citrus. Ideal for sharing at picnics or sunny events.

# 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 - 1–2 tablespoons agave syrup or honey, to taste

→ Garnish

11 - Additional basil leaves
12 - Sliced strawberries

# Steps:

01 - Place sliced strawberries, orange, lemon, lime, and basil leaves in a large pitcher.
02 - Pour in white grape juice and lemon juice. Gently muddle ingredients with a wooden spoon to release flavors.
03 - Add agave syrup or honey if desired, stirring until fully dissolved.
04 - Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.
05 - Just before serving, pour in chilled sparkling water and club soda. Stir gently to combine.
06 - Fill glasses with ice, pour sangria mocktail, and garnish each glass with additional basil leaves and sliced strawberries.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • No one misses the wine—the secret is how all the flavors bloom together.
  • It’s endlessly adaptable, making it a hit at every type of gathering I’ve brought it to.
02 -
  • One time I hurried and skipped chilling—big mistake, as the sangria tasted flat and rushed instead of fresh.
  • The basil comes alive only if gently bruised; chopping makes it bitter, so press it instead.
03 -
  • If you make this ahead, strain out the fruit just before serving so the flavors stay clear and fresh.
  • Chilling your serving glasses keeps the ice from melting too fast and diluting the sangria.
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