Citric Acid Free Strawberry Lime Mocktail
Bright, fizzy, and deeply refreshing, this strawberry lime mocktail is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a fancy cocktail bar but comes together in minutes with nothing but fresh, whole ingredients. For anyone navigating a citric acid sensitivity, packaged beverages and store-bought mixers are basically a minefield — most sodas, juice blends, and flavored sparkling waters sneak in added citric acid as a preservative or flavor enhancer. Here, every drop of tartness comes straight from freshly squeezed lime juice and muddled strawberries, so you know exactly what's in your glass. Maple syrup brings a gentle, rounded sweetness that plays beautifully against the fruit without any of the additives found in flavored syrups. The muddling and straining technique is what makes this feel truly polished — you get a silky, jewel-red base that mingles with the sparkling water in the most satisfying way. A sprig of fresh mint and a lime wheel on the rim make it feel genuinely special, whether you're serving it at a summer gathering or just treating yourself on a Tuesday.
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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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