Strawberry-Rhubarb-Basil Spritzer

Bright, tangy rhubarb and sweet strawberries come together with fragrant basil for a sophisticated twist on a classic spritzer. This mocktail is lightly fizzy and perfectly balanced—ideal for garden parties, brunches, or any warm afternoon when you crave something elegant and uplifting.

Recipe Information

Total Time:

Yield:

8 servings

Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup water

10 ounces fresh rhubarb, cut into ½-inch pieces (2½ cups)

1½ cups halved strawberries, plus additional for garnish

6 cups lime sparkling water or club soda

Fresh rhubarb ribbons, for garnish

Fresh basil, for garnish

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Directions

For fruit syrup, in a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water, rhubarb and 1½ cups strawberries. Bring to boil over medium heat; reduce heat. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until sugar dissolves and fruit is soft, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and cool mixture for 20 minutes.
Strain fruit syrup mixture through a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl, using the back of a spoon to press the fruit against the sieve to release juices. Discard fruit pulp.
Fill a large pitcher half-full with ice. Pour in strained fruit syrup; add sparking water and gently stir to combine.
To serve, fill glasses with ice; add chilled juice mixture. Garnish with rhubarb ribbons, basil and additional strawberries, if desired.