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Glass of raspberry beverage with ice, a lemon slice, raspberry, and fresh basil on top, placed on a white coaster with lemon slices and basil leaves in the background.
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Raspberry Basil Smash

A raspberry basil smash is the light, refreshing mocktail every summer menu needs! It’s perfectly balanced with sweet berries, bright lemon, and a hint of herbaceous basil. (And can easily be turned into a cocktail!)
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Beverages, Drinks, Mocktail
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Author: Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup fresh raspberries
  • 2 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon simple syrup, or to taste (see note)
  • ½ cup sparkling water or club soda
  • ice

Instructions

  • In the bottom of a glass (see note), gently muddle raspberries and basil until juicy and fragrant.
    ¼ cup fresh raspberries, 2 fresh basil leaves
  • Add lemon juice and simple syrup. Fill the glass with ice.
    1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon simple syrup, or to taste
  • Top with sparkling water and stir gently. Garnish with extra raspberries or basil.
    ½ cup sparkling water or club soda

Notes

  • Choosing a glass: You'll need a glass that holds at least 8 ounces, like an old-fashioned glass or rocks glass. A tall highball (Collins) glass or a large stemless wine glass are good choices, too. If you choose a larger glass, you'll be able to add extra ice!
  • Cocktail option: Add 1 to 2 ounces of gin or vodka when you add the lemon juice and simple syrup.
  • Try a non-alcoholic spirit. For a more complex mocktail, use a non-alcoholic spirit like Seedlip or something similar. Look for a variety with citrus, botanical, or herbal notes, rather than warm, spicy notes.
  • How to make simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes until sugar is completely dissolved. Cool, then refrigerate until ready to use. This will make enough for 16 mocktails or cocktails; however, you can easily decrease or increase the recipe.. The simple syrup will keep for up to a month in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mocktail | Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

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