
Fresh strawberries and fragrant basil come together in a homemade syrup that makes this sparkling cooler feel genuinely special — the kind of drink you'd pay too much for at a fancy café. The process is simple: simmer the fruit with maple syrup and water, steep the basil leaves until the whole thing smells incredible, then strain it into a clean, jewel-toned syrup you can keep chilled until you're ready to pour. A squeeze of lemon juice sharpens everything up beautifully before the sparkling water brings the fizz. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of grains and grain-derived additives, so there's nothing to second-guess on the label or swap out. It's a genuinely elegant drink that happens to work for a wide range of dietary needs without any compromise on flavor. Serve it over ice with a halved strawberry and a sprig of basil tucked into the glass, and it looks as good as it tastes.
Fig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →4 servings









Combine the strawberries, maple syrup, and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries have softened and released their juices and the liquid is lightly syrupy, about 5 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat. Add the basil leaves and press them gently into the warm syrup with a muddler or the back of a spoon. Let the mixture steep for 10 minutes, until the syrup is fragrant with basil.
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!
