Dairy Free Strawberry Lime Mocktail
Fresh strawberries muddled with lime juice, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt create a vibrant, jewel-toned base that tastes like summer in a glass. The whole thing comes together without a drop of dairy — no cream, no butter, no hidden milk solids to worry about — so it's naturally safe for anyone avoiding animal-based dairy. Straining the muddled fruit through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky, deeply colored juice that looks far more impressive than the effort involved. A slow pour of chilled sparkling water keeps the fizz alive, and the result is bright, tart, and just sweet enough thanks to the maple syrup. Lime wheels and fresh mint make it feel genuinely festive, whether you're serving it at a brunch, a backyard cookout, or just a Tuesday afternoon that deserves something special. It's the kind of drink that disappears fast, so you might want to double the batch.
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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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