I was recently at one of my favorite Fort Worth restaurants and had the BEST Basil & Blood orange mocktail. My curse (and blessing) is that I am forever finding ways to turn fun beverages like this one into a mineral mocktail. Because I can’t help myself, I had to immediately go to the store and recreate this one with added minerals. Ever since, I’ve been having this on repeat! I’ve served it with brunch, as an afternoon pick me up, and even made a big pitcher for a baby shower. Whether I’m in the garden, or sipping with friends, this one is a hit every time!
Here in Texas, we are officially into our 100 degree days, so while I recommend on a mineral mocktail year round, we ESPECIALLY need them to survive this heat. Getting enough minerals in our diets help us stay hydrated on a cellular level, keep our digestive systems healthy, and gives our energy a boost. Truly they do SO much for us. If I haven’t convinced you to jump on board the mineral train yet, read this article to learn more! Your future self will thank you!
Even if you could care less about minerals, this will quickly become one of your favorite summer sips. The sweetness of the blood orange juice with the freshness of the basil are the perfect pair!
And if you’re looking for other mocktail inspiration, check out my other recipes here!
Blood Orange Basil Mineral Mocktails
The most refreshing summer drink to help you cool off and stay hydrated on a cellular level. The recipe is for one drink, but these can absolutely be prepared in a batch! Just multiply the amounts by the servings you want to make. If you're gonna get the blender out, you might as well make the most out of it!
- 1/4 C Blood Orange Juice (more to taste)
- 1-2 leaves Basil, plus one for garnish
- 1 C Coconut water
Squeeze the juice of 1 blood orange to make about 1/4 a Cup of blood orange juice (more if you want to batch prep this!)
Blend 1-2 basil leaves with the blood orange juice. Potency can vary from plant to plant, so start small and you can always add more! If you don't want to get the blender out or if you're making just one, you can also muddle the basil into the bottom of your glass with a bit of the blood orange juice.
Strain the basil/blood orange juice mixture to remove any small pieces of basil (optional)
Pour 1 Cup of coconut water over ice, add the 1/4 Cup blood orange mixture (more to taste), stir, and enjoy!
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