Basil Blueberry Sparkling Herbal Cooler

Name: Basil Blueberry Sparkling Herbal Cooler
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1.1 L water (reduced on purpose; soda will dilute); 6 item white tea bags (Pai Mu Tan or White Peony); 350-380 g fresh blueberries; 20-25 g fresh basil leaves (packed cup); 720-840 ml ice-cold club soda; item ice; item fresh blueberries; item fresh basil leaves

Light, elegant sparkling cooler built on white tea, fresh basil–blueberry smash, and lively bubbles. Herbal, softly fruity, and clean — a botanical mocktail with structure and restraint.

basil blueberry sparkling herbal cooler served over ice with fresh basil and blueberries

Prep Time : 20 min

Cook Time : 5 min

Servings : 8

Prep Time :

20 min

Cook Time :

5 min

Servings :

Ingredients

White Tea Base

• 1.1 L water (reduced on purpose — soda will dilute)

• 6 white tea bags (Pai Mu Tan / White Peony) — this one on Amazon

Basil Blueberry Smash

• 2½ cups (about 350–380 g) fresh blueberries

• 1 packed cup fresh basil leaves (about 20–25 g)

To Finish

• 3–3½ cups (720–840 ml) ice-cold club soda — this one on Amazon

To Serve

• Ice

• Fresh blueberries

• Fresh basil leaves

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Directions

Brew the White Tea
Heat the water to 75–80°C (167–176°F), do not boil. Add the white tea bags and steep for 3–4 minutes. Remove the tea bags and let the tea cool to lukewarm. This tea is intentionally stronger than normal.
Prepare the Basil Blueberry Smash
Add the blueberries and basil leaves to a blender. Blend briefly just until smooth and aromatic. Do not overblend or heat the mixture — the basil should stay green and fresh.
Strain the Smash
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl or measuring jug. Do not press the pulp. Discard the solids and keep the smooth, deeply colored liquid.
Combine
Stir 200–240 ml of the strained basil blueberry liquid into the cooled white tea. Taste. The base should be softly fruity and clearly herbal, not sweet or thick.
Chill
Refrigerate the base for 1–2 hours until fully cold.
Finish with Club Soda
Just before serving, gently stir in the ice-cold club soda. Mix slowly to preserve carbonation.
Serve
Fill glasses with ice, pour over the sparkling basil blueberry cooler, and garnish with fresh blueberries and basil leaves.

*Notes :

Basil must stay bright and aromatic — smash only, never cook.
Blueberries are the only sweetener. If it tastes flat, your fruit was weak.
White tea must remain present; if it disappears, you used too much smash.
Reduced brew volume is intentional — soda is part of the structure.
Best enjoyed within 24 hours for clean aroma and color.

Nutrition Facts

( per ~200 ml serving )

Calories

~35 kcal

Protein

0 g

Fat

0 g

Carbs

~8 g

Calories

~35 kcal

Protein

0 g

Fat

0 g

Carbs

~8 g

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