Description
This Blueberry Basil Lemon Mocktail is a delightful and refreshing summer beverage that combines the sweetness of blueberries with the herbaceous notes of fresh basil and the tang of lemon juice. Perfect for a hot day or as a non-alcoholic option for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Blueberry Basil Syrup:
- 1 cup fresh blueberries, plus extra for garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, plus extra for garnish
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup water
Mocktail:
- 4 cups sparkling water or club soda, chilled
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine: In a medium saucepan, combine blueberries, basil, sugar, and water.
- Simmer: Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves.
- Macerate: Gently crush blueberries with a spoon or masher. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Strain: Remove from heat. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a heat-resistant bowl, pressing solids to extract syrup. Discard solids.
- Cool: Let syrup cool completely. Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prepare Glasses: Fill each glass with ice cubes.
- Add Lemon Juice: Pour 1/4 cup lemon juice into each glass (adjust to taste).
- Add Syrup: Pour 1/4 cup cooled blueberry basil syrup into each glass (adjust to taste).
- Top with Sparkling Water: Fill each glass with chilled sparkling water or club soda.
- Stir: Gently stir to combine.
- Garnish: Garnish with fresh blueberries, basil sprig, and lemon slice (optional). Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness of the mocktail by varying the amount of sugar and lemon juice to suit your taste preferences.
- For a stronger basil flavor, you can muddle the basil leaves before adding them to the syrup mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage, Mocktail
- Method: Mixing, Simmering, Straining
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approximately 8 oz)
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Blueberry Basil Lemon Mocktail, Summer Beverage, Refreshing Drink, Non-Alcoholic Mocktail, Basil Syrup Recipe