Berry Basil Smash
Non-alcoholic · Rocks
Fresh berries and basil muddled with lemon and soda — a zero-proof answer to the Gin Basil Smash.
| Glass | Rocks |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 0% |
| Category | mocktail |
| Flavor | berry, herbal, refreshing, zero-proof |
Ingredients
- Fresh Blackberries4 pieces
- Fresh Basil Leaves6 leaves
- Fresh Lemon Juice0.75 oz
- Simple Syrup0.5 oz
- Soda Water2 oz
- Basil Sprig1 piece
Method
- Muddle berries and basil in shaker
- Add lemon juice and simple syrup
- Fill with ice and shake hard
- Double strain into rocks glass over fresh ice
- Top with soda water
- Garnish with basil sprig
Pro Tips
- Macerate berries with sugar for 20 minutes first; draws out the juice and integrates flavors.
- Fresh basil's essential oils are in the leaf, not the stem — use leaves only.
- A balsamic-vinegar splash (tiny, like 5 drops) turns this from refreshing to sophisticated.