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Strawberry Basil Shrub Mocktail

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Drinks
Servings 4 mocktails

Equipment

  • 1 Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced reserve 4 strawberries for cocktail garnish
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 12 fresh basil leaves reserve 4 fresh basil leaves for cocktail garnish
  • ice
  • Italian sparkling water I like Pellegrino sparkling water for this recipe

Instructions
 

  • Place strawberries, sugar and white balsamic vinegar in blender container. Blend on medium-high speed until strawberries are pureed.
  • Add ice to fill blender container. Blend on medium-high speed until ice is crushed and strawberry mixture is smooth and slushly. Cover blender container and place in freezer until ready to make mocktails.
  • Place 2 fresh basil leaves in each cocktail glass. Muddle basil leaves. Spoon strawberry mixture evenly into each glass. Top with Italian sparkling water. Give each mocktail a little stir with a long handled spoon. Garnish mocktails with a strawberry and a fresh basil leaf.