Peach Basil Mocktail Spritzer
Like summer leaning on the bar, ordering something clever. Sweet peach purée meets peppery basil, topped with bubbles for a drink that feels like vacation without the hangover.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe peaches peeled, pitted, and chopped (or 1 cup frozen peach slices, thawed)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 4-6 fresh basil leaves plus more for garnish
- 1-2 tsp honey or agave optional, to taste
- 1 cup sparkling water or club soda chilled
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- In a blender, combine peaches, lemon juice, basil leaves, and honey/agave (if using). Blend until smooth.
- Fill two glasses with ice. Divide the peach-basil mixture between them.
- Top with sparkling water and stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with extra basil leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
• Why it works: Basil keeps the sweetness from tipping into candy territory, while the bubbles make it feel like a celebration.
• Shortcuts: Use canned peach nectar if you’re out of fresh or frozen fruit.
• Toddler-friendly: Skip the garnish and serve in a sippy cup — they’ll feel fancy too.
• Apéro energy: Serve in stemmed glasses with a thin peach slice on the rim.
• Shortcuts: Use canned peach nectar if you’re out of fresh or frozen fruit.
• Toddler-friendly: Skip the garnish and serve in a sippy cup — they’ll feel fancy too.
• Apéro energy: Serve in stemmed glasses with a thin peach slice on the rim.