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Refreshing Strawberry Basil Spritz Pitcher Cocktail

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A light, bubbly, and sophisticated summer cocktail combining fresh strawberries, basil, sparkling water, and white wine or Prosecco. Perfect for parties and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 15–20 fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup simple syrup
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 1 bottle (750 ml) dry white wine or Prosecco
  • 2 cups sparkling water
  • Ice cubes
  • Optional: sprig of fresh mint for garnish
  • Optional: splash of elderflower liqueur

Instructions

  1. Rinse and hull about 1 pound of fresh strawberries. Slice them thinly to release their juice quickly. Set aside.
  2. Take 15-20 fresh basil leaves and gently clap them between your hands or tear them roughly to bruise and release essential oils.
  3. In a large pitcher, combine the sliced strawberries, bruised basil, 1/2 cup simple syrup, and 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir gently to mix all flavors. Let sit for about 10 minutes at room temperature to infuse.
  4. Pour in one full bottle (750 ml) of chilled dry white wine or Prosecco. Stir gently but thoroughly to combine.
  5. Add plenty of ice cubes to the pitcher to keep everything cool and refreshing. Let chill for at least 15 minutes or up to an hour for deeper infusion.
  6. Just before serving, add about 2 cups of sparkling water to the pitcher. Stir gently to maintain bubbles.
  7. Serve over ice in glasses, garnished with strawberry slices and a basil leaf.

Notes

Bruise basil leaves gently to avoid bitterness. Let strawberries and basil infuse in syrup and lemon juice before adding wine for best flavor. Add sparkling water last and stir gently to keep bubbles. Prepare simple syrup ahead for convenience. Use fresh, ripe strawberries and basil for best results. Frozen strawberries can be used if thawed and drained well.

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Keywords: strawberry basil spritz, summer cocktail, pitcher cocktail, refreshing drink, party drink, easy cocktail, sparkling cocktail

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