Ginger Free Strawberry Lime Mocktail
Bright, tangy, 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 just a handful of real ingredients. Fresh strawberries get muddled down into a vivid, jewel-toned base that's naturally sweet and bursting with fruit flavor. Maple syrup adds just enough sweetness without overpowering the citrus, and a pinch of salt makes everything pop in the best way. The mixture gets strained smooth before hitting the glass, so you get a clean, silky sip every time. Topped with chilled sparkling water and stirred gently to keep the fizz alive, it's effervescent and lively without being cloying. Many store-bought mocktails and flavored sodas sneak in ginger as a background note, so having a from-scratch recipe like this one means you know exactly what's in your glass. Finish it with a lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint for a presentation that's genuinely impressive.
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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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