This flavorful strawberry-basil mocktail is perfect for a party. Whether it's January or June, there's always a place for a brilliantly colorful and delicious zero-proof drink.
Ingredients
6 fresh strawberries, sliced
12 fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup sugar
Ice cubes
1/3 cup lemon juice
2-1/4 cups club soda, chilled
Additional fresh basil leaves, optional
Instructions
1Make the fruity base
2In a cocktail shaker, muddle the strawberries, basil and sugar. Fill the shaker three-fourths full with ice and add the lemon juice. Cover and shake for 10 to 15 seconds or until condensation forms on the outside of the shaker. Editor's Tip: Muddling is crushing fruit, herbs or spices to release their flavors. If you don't have a muddler (it's an essential tool for any home bar), the end of a wooden spoon works in a pinch.
3Top and serve
4Strain the mixture into six rocks glasses filled with ice. Top with club soda and, if desired, additional basil leaves.
