Beef Free Strawberry Lime Mocktail
Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, this sparkling strawberry-lime drink is the kind of refreshment that feels genuinely special without requiring a single drop of alcohol or anything remotely animal-derived. Fresh strawberries get muddled with lime juice, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt until they break down into a deeply ruby, intensely flavored base — and that little hit of salt is the secret that makes everything pop. Straining the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky, jewel-toned liquid that looks like something you'd order at a fancy cocktail bar. Poured over ice and topped with chilled sparkling water, it's fizzy and vibrant without being cloying. The slow pour down the side of the glass keeps every sip effervescent right to the bottom. A lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint turn it into a full moment — perfect for a summer gathering, a weekend brunch, or honestly just a Tuesday when you want something that feels like a treat.
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2 servings
- 16 medium fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 4 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 4 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- 1 cup ice cubes, divided
- 1 ½ cups plain sparkling water, chilled
For serving
- 2 lime wheels or wedges (optional)
- 2 fresh mint sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the strawberries, lime juice, maple syrup, and salt in the bottom of a large measuring cup or pitcher. Muddle firmly with a cocktail muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon until the strawberries are fully broken down and deeply red, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl or large measuring cup and pour the muddled mixture through it, pressing on the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the solids.
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