Strawberry Basil Sangria Mocktail

Strawberries and basil mingle with citrus and sparkling grape juice for a vibrant, alcohol-free summer beverage.

# What You Need:

01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

02 - 1 orange, thinly sliced

03 - 1 lemon, thinly sliced

04 - 1 lime, thinly sliced

05 - 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves

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

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

11 - Additional basil leaves

12 - Sliced strawberries

01 - Place the sliced strawberries, orange, lemon, lime, and fresh basil leaves in a large pitcher.

02 - Pour in the white grape juice and fresh lemon juice. Use a wooden spoon to gently muddle the fruit and basil, releasing their flavors.

03 - Add agave syrup or honey, if desired, and stir thoroughly until dissolved.

04 - Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour allowing the flavors to meld.

05 - Just before serving, add the chilled sparkling water and club soda to the pitcher. Stir gently to combine.

06 - Fill glasses with ice, pour the sangria mocktail, and garnish each glass with extra basil leaves and strawberry slices.

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Mixing basil with strawberries is like unlocking a secret summery note that never gets old.
The flavors come alive after just a short chill, so you won’t be stuck waiting forever before you can pour a glass.

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Don’t muddle basil too hard, or the drink can get slightly grassy—learned that after an overly enthusiastic stir session.
Chilling for at least an hour is essential—the flavors don’t fully blend if you rush it, and the basil stays dormant.

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Chill all liquids and fruit before combining—that way, you avoid needing extra ice and keep the flavors concentrated.
Using a muddler with a flat end releases just enough basil oil without crushing the leaves too aggressively.