Berry Basil Bliss Mocktail & Cocktail
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Berry Basil Bliss Mocktail & Cocktail
Berry Basil Bliss Mocktail & Cocktail — juicy, vibrant, and herbaceous, with a refreshing burst of berries and basil in a sleek, antioxidant-charged pour.
Part of our 9 Low-Calorie Mocktails and Cocktails Recipe Series.
Seedlip Spice 94 … mixed berries … basil leaves … lemon juice … coconut water …
Seedlip Spice 94 … mixed berries … basil leaves … lemon juice … coconut water …
Vibe: juicy, vibrant, herbaceous.
Presentation: Use a sleek coupe glass to highlight the mocktail’s ruby hue. Arrange the berry skewer across the rim and place the basil leaf upright for drama.
Mocktail Recipe
Ingredients (serves 1) ~60 calories:
- 2 oz sugar-free non-alcoholic spice spirit (e.g., Seedlip Spice 94)
- 1/4 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 4 fresh basil leaves
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3 oz coconut water
- Ice cubes
- Garnish: Skewered berries, basil leaf
Method:
- Muddle berries and basil leaves in a cocktail shaker.
- Add non-alcoholic spirit, lemon juice, and ice. Shake well for 10 seconds.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe glass filled with ice.
- Top with coconut water and stir gently.
- Garnish with a skewer of mixed berries and a single basil leaf.
Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients (serves 1) ~140–150 calories:
- 1.5 oz botanical gin (e.g., Hendrick’s, The Botanist)
- 0.5 oz berry liqueur (e.g., Chambord or crème de cassis – optional for depth)
- 1/4 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 4 fresh basil leaves
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 2 oz coconut water
- Ice cubes
- Garnish: Skewered berries + basil leaf
Instructions:
- Muddle berries and basil leaves in a cocktail shaker to release their flavors.
- Add vodka, lemon juice, and ice. Shake well for 10 seconds.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe glass filled with ice to ensure a smooth texture.
- Top with coconut water and stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with a skewer of mixed berries and a single basil leaf.
Notes:
- Calorie Estimate: Vodka adds ~96 kcal (1.5 oz at 64 kcal/oz), bringing the total to ~140 kcal. Coconut water and lemon juice remain low-calorie.
- Alcohol Adjustment: If a lighter cocktail is preferred, reduce vodka to 1 oz and increase coconut water to 3 oz.
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