mlb mocktails
The Toronto Blue
A vivid electric-blue butterfly pea flower mocktail with lemon — stunning, Canadian, and color-shifting magic.
8 min1Easy
mlb mocktails · alcohol-free
The Anaheim Halo
A California strawberry-basil lemonade with a golden honey rim — SoCal sunshine and Angel Stadium vibes.
Recipe guidanceClear ingredients, preparation steps, serving yield, and optional swaps for home mixing.
Prep time
7 min
Total time
7 min
Serves
1
Difficulty
Easy
Bright & refreshing
A balanced alcohol-free drink built around real citrus and fruit flavor.
Simple ingredients
Easy-to-find ingredients and an approachable home-bar method.
Perfect for occasions
Made for an everyday treat, dinner party, or celebratory pour.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving. Ingredient quantities update with the selected batch size.
- 4 fresh strawberries (hulled and quartered)
- 4-5 fresh basil leaves
- 1 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and warm water)
- 1.5 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3 oz sparkling water
- Gold sanding sugar, for rim
- Ice
- Strawberry slice and basil sprig, for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Prepare the glass
Rim a tall glass with gold sanding sugar: wet the rim with honey and dip into gold sugar.
- 2
Build the drink
In a shaker, gently muddle strawberries and basil leaves with honey syrup.
- 3
Add the finishing touch
Add lemon juice and ice. Shake for 10 seconds.
- 4
Garnish & serve
Double-strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
- 5
Garnish & serve
Top with sparkling water and stir gently once.
- 6
Garnish & serve
Garnish with a strawberry slice on the rim and a basil sprig.
Recipe Tips
- Use the ripest, reddest strawberries you can find — they have more natural sweetness and better color.
- Thai basil gives a slightly sweeter, more aromatic flavor than Italian basil if you can find it.
- For a batch version (serves 8): muddle strawberries and basil in a pitcher, add lemon and honey, refrigerate. Add sparkling water per glass.
Make It Your Own
For a crowd: For game day, pre-batch the base in a team-color pitcher and keep any soda in a cooler. Let guests add their own garnish.
Easy swaps: Use a fruit with the same team-color effect when the named fruit is unavailable. Use plain soda water to reduce sweetness without losing the game-day look.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I prepare this before the first pitch?
Yes. Prep the base and garnishes ahead, then add ice and bubbles right before serving.
How do I preserve the team colors?
Use clear or light mixers and layer or garnish just before serving.
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