Turkey 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 combination of bright citrus, natural fruit sweetness, and a pinch of salt brings a surprising depth that makes this feel like a proper craft cocktail — no spirits required. Straining the muddled mixture gives you a silky, deeply colored juice that mingles beautifully with chilled sparkling water for a drink that's as pretty as it is refreshing. Pouring the sparkling water slowly down the side of the glass keeps every sip perfectly fizzy, so presentation and texture are both on point. A lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint finish things off with a little flair, though the drink is honestly stunning even without the garnish. Whether you're hosting a crowd or just treating yourself on a weekday afternoon, this mocktail comes together in minutes with nothing more than a muddler and a strainer.
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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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