Nutmeg Free Strawberry Lime Mocktail
Fresh strawberries muddled with lime juice and a touch of maple syrup create a vibrant, jewel-toned base that tastes like summer in a glass. The fine-mesh straining step is what sets this apart — it pulls every drop of deeply colored juice from the fruit while leaving the pulp behind, giving you a silky-smooth sip with serious flavor. A pinch of salt might sound unexpected, but it quietly sharpens the sweetness and makes the strawberry flavor pop in the best way. Topped with chilled sparkling water poured slowly down the side of the glass, the fizz stays lively all the way to the last sip. Warm spices are nowhere near this recipe, so anyone avoiding nutmeg can enjoy it completely worry-free — no label-reading required. Finish with a lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint for a presentation that looks far more impressive than the effort it actually takes.
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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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