Berry Medley Cooler
A vibrant, sweet-tart blend of mixed berries and basil with a light effervescent finish, ideal for garden parties. This recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, brings together mixed berries, fresh basil leaves, simple syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 130 calories and feeds 8, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, hulled and halved) mixed berries
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup simple syrup
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 cups sparkling water
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a blender, combine 1 cup mixed berries, 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, and 1/4 cup simple syrup. Blend on low speed for 45 seconds until the berries break down and the basil is finely incorporated.
- Step 2: Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing gently with a spoon to extract all liquid while discarding pulp.
- Step 3: Add 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice and 4 cups sparkling water to the pitcher, stirring gently with a spoon for 15 seconds to mix without losing fizz.
- Step 4: Refrigerate for 30 minutes to chill, then serve over ice in chilled glasses.
