This sparkling blueberry and basil smash cocktail is inspired by our pal, and PR expert Ashley Seale, owner of Ruby Social Co. – a Toronto-based creative communications agency focused on conscious wellness and lifestyle brands. Bright, fresh, and effervescent, The Headliner is a perfect cocktail for summer sippin’. So fix yourself a cocktail and tune into the latest episode of Cocktail Q&A: Expert Series!

The Headliner: Sparkling Blueberry and Basil Smash Cocktail

Ingredients 

1 oz fresh or frozen and thawed blueberries 

0.5 oz fresh lime juice

0.25 oz maple syrup 

Ice 

3 oz sparkling water 

Limewheel, for garnish

Basil, for garnish

Additional blueberries, for garnish

Directions 

1. Muddle blueberries with lime juice and maple syrup until combined. 
2. Add ice and top with sparkling water. Stir gently to combine. 
3. Garnish with lime wheel and sprig of fresh basil. 
4. Thread 3 blueberries onto cocktail pick and place over top.
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