Tree Nut Free Strawberry Basil Sparkling Cooler

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.6

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Tree Nut Free Strawberry Basil Sparkling Cooler

Fresh strawberries, fragrant basil, and a touch of maple syrup come together in a homemade syrup that makes this sparkling cooler genuinely special. The process is simple — simmer, steep, strain — but the result tastes like something you'd pay too much for at a fancy café. A squeeze of lemon juice brightens everything up, and the chilled sparkling water adds that satisfying fizz that makes it feel like a real occasion drink. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just clean, whole-food components you can feel good about. It's a beautiful option for backyard gatherings, brunches, or any afternoon when you want something more interesting than plain water. Garnish with a halved strawberry and a sprig of basil and it looks as stunning as it tastes.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the strawberry basil syrup

2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
¼ cup maple syrup
¼ cup water
10 fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish

For the cooler

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
4 cups sparkling water, chilled
2 cups ice cubes

For serving

4 fresh strawberries, halved (optional)
4 fresh basil sprigs (optional)

Instructions

1
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.
2
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.

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