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    Strawberry-Basil Prosecco Cocktail

    Published: Jul 2, 2014 · Modified: Aug 31, 2022 · by Debra with Leave a Comment · 820 words. About 5 minutes to read this article. · This post contains affiliate links

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    Looking for a Prosecco cocktail recipe for your summer party? Fresh strawberries and basil make this just about as summery as you can get. And Prosecco keeps it classy. It's an easy batch cocktail recipe that everyone will love.

    A champagne glass filled with strawberry-basil prosecco cocktail.

    This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of my links, I may receive a small commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read my full disclosure policy here.

    Summer's here and... fill in as you like. Why not have a few people over and serve something summer-y to drink? And who needs to be playing bartender all day? Just put it in a pitcher. Or a big bowl. It's too hot and I'm too tired.

    The only labor involved in this Prosecco cocktail recipe is making the simple syrup, and that can be made a week or more before. Squeeze a bit of lemon juice, pour in a bottle of sparkling white wine.

    Pour yourself one, put your feet up and enjoy the breeze. Repeat.

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    A bowl of lemons, some fresh strawberries, a bunch of fresh basil and a bottle of Prosecco on a white surface.

    Ingredients

    • Fresh strawberries: Get the freshest berries you can find, that are a bright red color with no brown spots.
    • Fresh basil: Snip it right from the garden if you ca. If not, look for bright green leaves and store at room temp, never in the fridge!
    • Black peppercorns: You'll be amazed when you discover how well the black pepper, strawberries, and basil complement each other.
    • Sugar and water: The base of our simple syrup.
    • Prosecco: Choose your favorite brand.
    • Fresh squeezed lemon juice: Gives a nice bright bit of acidity.
    Sliced strawberries in a green bowl.

    Instructions

    Place strawberries and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a medium simmer for 20 minutes, until the berries have lost most of their color.

    Skim off foam that rises to the top, otherwise your syrup will be cloudy. This is a bit tedious, but it's the only tedious thing about this recipe, and it's totally worth it to make a drink that your friends will be raving about for weeks, so suck it up.

    Sliced strawberries submerged in water.

    Strain the strawberries into another clean pan. Do not press down on the strawberries - this will also make your syrup cloudy.

    Place pan with strawberry liquid over medium-high heat.

    Add ½ cup sugar and stir to dissolve.

    Add 2 cups basil and 1 tablespoon black peppercorns and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and strain into a jar or other storage container to cool. Store in the fridge. Syrup will keep in the fridge for a few weeks.

    In a pitcher or punch bowl, pour 1 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice, 2 cups cold water,  and all of the strawberry syrup. Add one bottle of sparkling white wine. Garnish with a basil leaf.

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    • Strawberries are great in savory dishes like this Strawberry Arugula Salad with Basil and Mint.
    • There's nothing like a frozen treat! Try a Dairy-Free Strawberry Shake on a hot summer day.

    Recipe

    Prosecco and strawberry cocktail in a champagne glass.

    Strawberry-Basil Prosecco Cocktail

    Looking for an alcoholic punch recipe for your summer party? Fresh strawberries and basil make this just about as summery as you can get. And Prosecco keeps it classy. An easy punch recipe that everyone will love. 
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    Course: cocktails, Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Alcoholic punch recipe
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 14 glasses
    Calories: 71kcal

    Equipment

    • small sauce pan
    • wire mesh strainer

    Ingredients

    • 1 bottle Prosecco or other sparkling white wine such as Cava
    • 1 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
    • 2 cups cold water
    • 1 lb strawberries hulled and quartered
    • 2 cups water
    • 2 cups fresh basil lightly packed
    • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
    • ½ cup sugar
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    Instructions

    • Rinse, hull, and quarter the strawberries.
    • Place strawberries and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a medium simmer for 20 minutes, until the berries have lost most of their color. Skim off foam that rises to the top, otherwise your syrup will be cloudy. This is a bit tedious, but it’s the only tedious thing about this recipe, and it’s totally worth it to make a drink that your friends will be raving about for weeks, so suck it up.
    • Strain the strawberries into another clean pan. Do not press down on the strawberries – this will also make your syrup cloudy. Place pan with strawberry liquid over medium-high heat, add ½ cup sugar and stir to dissolve.
    • Add 2 cups basil and 1 tablespoon black peppercorns and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and strain into a jar or other storage container to cool. Store in the fridge. Syrup will keep in the fridge for a few weeks.
    • In a pitcher or punch bowl, pour 1 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice, 2 cups cold water, and all of the strawberry syrup. Add one bottle of sparkling white wine. Garnish with a basil leaf.

    Notes

    This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of my links, I may receive a small commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read my full disclosure policy here.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 189IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg

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