Canyon Sunset Spritz
Try this refreshing strawberry, grapefruit, and basil mocktail. A sophisticated zero-proof drink perfect for summer evenings and garden parties.
By Larry Leo | Prep: | Servings: 1 | Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 2 large fresh strawberries, hulled
- 3 fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
- 1 oz basil-infused simple syrup
- 2 oz fresh pink grapefruit juice
- 3 oz chilled sparkling water
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 thin grapefruit slice for garnish
Instructions
- Place the strawberries and basil leaves in a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker.
- Muddle the berries and herbs thoroughly until the strawberries are broken down and the basil is fragrant.
- Pour in the basil simple syrup and the fresh pink grapefruit juice.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake briefly for 10 seconds to chill the mixture.
- Strain the liquid into a chilled glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with sparkling water and stir gently to combine the layers.
- Garnish with a fresh basil leaf and a slice of grapefruit before serving.
Category: pro-football-city-mocktails
Tags: city-inspired mocktail, football watch party, zero-proof drink, mocktail, zero-proof, refreshing, summer