Peanut Free Strawberry Lime Mocktail
Fresh strawberries muddled with lime juice and maple syrup create a vibrant, jewel-toned base that tastes like summer in a glass. The combination of bright citrus, natural sweetness, and a pinch of salt brings out the full depth of the fruit in a way that feels genuinely sophisticated — no artificial flavors or syrups needed. Straining the muddled mixture gives you a silky, deeply colored liquid that looks stunning layered over ice before the sparkling water goes in. Pouring the fizz slowly down the side of the glass keeps every sip lively and refreshing right to the bottom. It's the kind of drink that works equally well for a backyard cookout, a weekend brunch, or a mocktail moment at a dinner party. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of nut-related concerns, so you can serve it confidently to a crowd without scanning a single label.
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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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