Today I’m sharing a fun mocktail with you inspired by Knott’s Berry Farm‘s Boysenberry Festival. This year, this Boysenberry Basil Limeade will definitely be served at out Easter brunch.

Last weekend, we headed a couple hours South to visit Knott’s Berry Farm for all the fun festivities. I think it’s going to be an annual tradition for the McConnels. We went last year and were instantly hooked. The kids loved the rides of course and all the Boysenberry treats were out of this world. The Boysenberry Festival is open from April 1-23. Yes, there is lots of delicious food, but there is also a lot of special shows and entertainment happening as well.

I picked up a few Boysenberry treats from their shop so I could bring home some of that yumminess – Boysenberry Syrup, Honey and Tea.

This is the perfect time of year to visit Knott’s. The weather is perfection in California right now and the park is full of gorgeous flowers. All throughout the park, there are lots of Boysenberry treats to be found. The boysenberry donut is still my favorite treat in the park. But with the Boysenberry Festival Tasting Card, we got to try a little of everything. How can you pick a favorite with a delicious menu like this:

• Boysenberry Pizza
• Boysenberry Ravioli
• Boysenberry Buffalo Wings
• Boysenberry BBQ Meatballs
• Boysenberry Fry Bread
• Boysenberry Panna Cotta

This might be one of best mocktails I’ve made in a while. I’m a huge fan of an egg white in a drink. Not only does it make the prettiest drink, it’s also tastes delicious.

Boysenberry Basil Limeade

• 1 oz. boysenberry syrup
• 1 oz. basil simple syrup
• 1/2 cup limeade
• 1 egg white
• ice
• lime slices and fresh basil leaves for garnish

Start by making the basil simple syrup. You will want to make this drink one glass at a time. You will want to serve it right away, while the drink is super frothy. Pour 1 oz. boysenberry syrup, 1 oz. basil syrup, 1/2 cup limeade and the egg white in a shaker or large mason jar. Shake vigorously to combine all the ingredients. Once it begins to get a little frothy, add a couple ice cubes and shake some more. Pour the drink into a glass, straining out the ice. Garnish and serve right away.

Basil Simple Syrup

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 fresh basil leaves finely chopped

In a small pot, bring the water, sugar and basil to a boil. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely. Strain the syrup through a fine metal sieve. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.

We are in Northern Cali with my parents this week. They live in Eureka. It’s our Spring Break. We are excited to enjoy Easter with family. And I always love exploring this area. Follow along on IG stories, I’m share lots of fun destinations and yummy things to eat.