Ingredients
1 cup fresh mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
2–4 tablespoons simple syrup (or to taste)
6 ounces gin or vodka (optional, for alcoholic version)
20 ounces sparkling water or Prosecco
Ice
Lemon wedges, for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Combine the 1 cup of fresh berries, 1/4 cup of fresh basil leaves, and 2 tablespoons of simple syrup in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth. For a smoother consistency, strain the purée through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds and basil bits.
Step 2: Taste the berry basil purée and adjust sweetness if desired by adding more simple syrup. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness.
Step 3: Prepare your glasses. Fill each of four serving glasses with ice.
Step 4: Divide the berry basil purée evenly among the four glasses, adding 2-3 tablespoons to each.
Step 5: If making an alcoholic version, pour 1.5 ounces of gin or vodka into each glass.
Step 6: Top each glass with 4-5 ounces of sparkling water or Prosecco.
Step 7: Gently stir each drink to combine the ingredients.
Step 8: Garnish each Sparkling Berry Basil Spritzer with a few fresh berries, a sprig of fresh basil, and a lemon wedge. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the gin or vodka. You can also adjust the amount of simple syrup to your preferred sweetness level. For best results, use the freshest berries and basil available. This recipe is easily scalable for larger gatherings; prepare the purée and spirits in a pitcher and top with sparkling water/Prosecco individually.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: How To
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approx. 8 oz)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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