Chestnut Free Strawberry Lime Mocktail
Fresh strawberries muddled with lime juice and maple syrup create a vibrant, jewel-toned base that tastes like summer in a glass. The combination of bright citrus, natural fruit sweetness, and a pinch of salt gives this mocktail a surprisingly complex, almost cocktail-bar quality without a drop of alcohol. Straining the muddled mixture through a fine-mesh sieve keeps everything silky smooth, so you get pure, clean flavor with every sip. A slow pour of chilled sparkling water over ice preserves every last bubble, making the final drink as fizzy and refreshing as anything you'd order out. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies or sensitivities, this recipe is a genuinely stress-free option — every ingredient here is straightforward, whole, and easy to verify. Dress it up with a lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint and it looks stunning on a table, whether you're hosting or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon.
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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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