Description
A refreshing, non-alcoholic drink combining sweet strawberries, fresh basil, and tart pineapple juice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon simple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 cup sparkling water or club soda
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Place the strawberries, basil leaves, lime juice, and simple syrup (if using) into a cocktail shaker or sturdy glass.
- Muddle the ingredients gently until the strawberries are broken down and the basil is fragrant.
- Add the pineapple juice to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice.
- Shake well until the outside of the shaker is cold.
- Strain the mixture into a glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with sparkling water or club soda.
- Stir lightly to combine.
- Garnish with a strawberry slice or a small basil sprig.
Notes
- To make simple syrup, heat equal parts sugar and water until the sugar dissolves, then cool.
- Adjust lime juice to your preferred tartness level.
- For a smoother drink, strain the muddled mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before topping with soda.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 0.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.1
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: strawberry, basil, pineapple, mocktail, non-alcoholic, summer drink, refreshing