Rice 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 in minutes — no blender, no fancy equipment, just a muddler and a fine-mesh strainer to get that silky, pulp-free juice. A slow pour of chilled sparkling water keeps every sip perfectly fizzy, and the result is bright, tart, and just sweet enough without being cloying. Every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free and rice-free, so there's nothing to second-guess or swap out. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive enough for a dinner party but is genuinely effortless to pull off on a weeknight. Finish with a lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint for a little extra flair, and serve it immediately while the bubbles are still lively.
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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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