Description
Lemon Basil Sparkling Water is a light, refreshing, and naturally low-calorie drink made with fresh lemon slices, aromatic basil leaves, and crisp sparkling water. This simple homemade beverage delivers bright citrus flavor balanced with herbal notes, creating a bubbly mocktail-style refreshment perfect for warm days, brunch gatherings, or everyday hydration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 fresh lemon, thinly sliced
- 4–6 fresh basil leaves
- 1 oz (2 tablespoons) fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup lemon sparkling water or plain sparkling water (chilled)
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Wash the lemon and basil thoroughly. Slice the lemon into thin rounds.
- Add the lemon slices and fresh basil leaves to a tall glass.
- Gently muddle for about 30 seconds to release the lemon juice and basil oils without over-crushing the herbs.
- Pour in the fresh lemon juice to enhance the citrus flavor.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes to keep the drink chilled.
- Slowly top with chilled sparkling water, pouring gently to preserve carbonation.
- Stir lightly to combine and garnish with extra basil or a lemon slice if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh basil for the best aroma and flavor; dried basil is not recommended.
- Do not over-muddle the basil, as it can turn bitter.
- Add sparkling water just before serving to maintain fizz.
- For a lightly sweet version, add 1-2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup.
- You can substitute mint for basil for a different herbal twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Muddling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon Basil Sparkling Water, lemon basil drink, sparkling water recipe, lemon basil mocktail, infused sparkling water, healthy summer drink, citrus basil beverage