A refreshing and delightful mocktail made with fresh blueberries, basil, and lemon juice, perfect for any occasion.
Author:Adriana Rose
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:10 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Beverage
Method:Blending and Mixing
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, plus extra for garnish
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
1/2 cup honey or agave syrup (adjust to taste)
4 cups sparkling water or club soda
Ice cubes
Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
In a blender, combine the fresh blueberries and basil leaves. Blend until smooth.
Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove the solids. Use a spoon to press down on the mixture to extract as much juice as possible.
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and honey or agave syrup to the blueberry-basil juice. Stir well until the sweetener is fully dissolved.
Slowly pour in the sparkling water or club soda, stirring gently to combine.
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the mocktail over the ice. Garnish with lemon slices and additional basil leaves.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For a more intense flavor, let the blueberry-basil mixture sit in the refrigerator for an hour before straining.
Substitute the blueberries with raspberries or strawberries for a different berry twist.