Name: Strawberry Basil Sparkler
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: Ice; 4 strawberries, sliced; 6 basil leaves, roughly chopped; 12 ounces sodium-free sparkling water

Nutrition Highlights (per serving)

Calories 16

Fat 0g

Carbs 4g

Protein 0g

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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories	16
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 4g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 2g
Includes 0g Added Sugars	0%
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0mcg	0%
Calcium 13mg	1%
Iron 0mg	0%
Potassium 82mg	2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.

(11 ratings)

Total Time 5 min
Prep 5 min, Cook 0 min
Servings 1

Staying hydrated is an important part of caring for your blood pressure and overall health. Drinking plenty of water is obviously the best way to keep a healthy hydration level, but sometimes plain water can get, well, boring.

It's easy to understand why people often turn to sugary drinks and sodas instead of water, but sugary drinks are an empty source of calories that provide little nutrition and contain lots of sugar and even sodium at times—not the healthiest option.

Instead of soda, reach for a sparkling water. The bubbles make it a little more fun than plain water, and you can flavor it with any fruit or herbs that you like! Just make sure to read your nutrition labels. Some sparkling waters contain sodium, so look for sodium-free and unsweetened versions.

Or, you can whip one up at home. This strawberry basil sparkler is one of my favorite combinations for jazzing up a drink. Fresh strawberries add a natural sweetness while basil lends a bit of an earthy flavor that compliments that of the strawberries. It's a great drink to reach for when you want a little more fun and flavor without all the sugar and calories.

Ingredients

Ice
4 strawberries, sliced
6 basil leaves, roughly chopped
12 ounces sodium-free sparkling water

Preparation

Add ice to a highball glass.
Add sliced strawberries and basil.
Fill with sparkling water and stir. Enjoy!

Ingredient Variations and Substitutions

Use any type of fruit or herbs that you like, such as blueberries, blackberries, citrus fruit, or apples, with mint or thyme. You can munch on them after, so choose your favorite!

You can also use plain water if you’d rather.