Gut Friendly Strawberry Lime Mocktail
Fresh strawberries get muddled with bright lime juice, a touch of maple syrup, and a pinch of salt to create a vibrant, deeply flavored base that tastes anything but basic. The mixture is strained smooth before being poured over ice and topped with chilled sparkling water, so every sip is clean, refreshing, and beautifully fizzy. For anyone navigating a sensitive gut, this kind of drink is a genuine win — no artificial sweeteners, no mystery additives, just real fruit and simple pantry staples doing all the work. Sparkling water keeps things lively without the gut-disrupting ingredients found in many sodas and store-bought mocktails. The optional mint and lime garnish make it feel genuinely special, whether you're serving it at a weekend brunch or just treating yourself on a Tuesday afternoon. It comes together in minutes and delivers that satisfying, slightly tart sweetness that makes you forget you're drinking something that's actually good for you.
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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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