Tree Nut 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 fruit sweetness, and a pinch of salt hits every note — tart, sweet, and just a little complex. Straining the muddled mixture gives you a silky, pulp-free liquid that mingles beautifully with chilled sparkling water for a drink that looks as impressive as anything from a cocktail bar. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution gymnastics required — just clean, simple components you can feel good about. It's an ideal option for parties, brunches, or any occasion where you want something festive and refreshing without the alcohol. Garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint and it's genuinely hard to believe how little effort went into something this pretty.
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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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