Tangerine Basil Sparkler
A refreshing and vibrant non-alcoholic beverage made with fresh tangerine juice, basil, and sparkling water — perfect for a summer gathering or a light brunch drink.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh tangerine juice (about 4–5 tangerines)
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 4–5 fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
- 1 cup sparkling water or club soda
- Ice cubes
- Tangerine slices, for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker or mason jar, muddle the basil leaves with honey (if using) and lemon juice until fragrant.
- Add the fresh tangerine juice and shake well to combine.
- Fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the mixture through a strainer into the glass.
- Top with sparkling water and gently stir.
- Garnish with a basil leaf and a slice of tangerine. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use agave syrup for a vegan version.
- Adjust sweetness to taste or omit sweetener for a tangier drink.
- Chill ingredients beforehand for an extra cold sparkler.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: tangerine drink, basil mocktail, summer beverage, sparkling juice, vegan mocktail
Find it online: https://recipesfoodeasy.com/tangerine-basil-sparkler/
