Description

This vibrant and refreshing Strawberry Mojito Mocktail is a perfect non-alcoholic beverage that combines the sweet-tart flavor of fresh strawberries with zesty lime and fresh mint, finished with sparkling water for a fizzy twist. It’s an ideal drink for warm days or any occasion where you want a delicious, alcohol-free cocktail.

Ingredients

Scale

Strawberry Simple Syrup

2 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
1 cup sugar
1 cup water

Mocktail

1 lime, cut into 6 wedges
2 tablespoons strawberry simple syrup (from above or to taste)
10 fresh mint leaves
2 fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Ice cubes or crushed ice
Sparkling water, to top up the glass
1 mint sprig, for garnish

Instructions

Make Strawberry Simple Syrup: Add the strawberries, sugar, and water to a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
Simmer the Syrup: Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer gently for 20 minutes, allowing the strawberries to infuse the syrup with flavor.
Strain and Cool: Remove the saucepan from heat. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve, pressing the strawberries to extract as much liquid as possible. Allow the syrup to cool completely before using.
Muddle Lime: In a tall glass, add 5 lime wedges and 2 tablespoons of the cooled strawberry syrup. Use a muddler to press the lime wedges gently to release their juice and combine the flavors.
Muddle Mint: Add 10 fresh mint leaves to the glass and muddle very gently to release the mint’s aroma without bruising the leaves, which can cause bitterness.
Add Strawberries and Ice: Add the sliced strawberries into the glass. Fill the glass almost to the top with ice cubes or crushed ice, leaving a little room for mixing.
Top with Sparkling Water: Pour sparkling water to fill the rest of the glass. Use a long-handled spoon to gently stir the ingredients together, mixing evenly without breaking the ice too much.
Prepare Mint Garnish: Slap a fresh mint sprig between your palms a couple of times to release its aromatic oils, then place it on top of the drink for garnish.
Garnish and Serve: Garnish the glass with the remaining lime wedge on the rim. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Strawberry Mojito Mocktail!

Notes

For a sweeter drink, adjust the strawberry simple syrup quantity to taste.
You can prepare the strawberry simple syrup ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
To make it vegan, ensure your sparkling water does not contain any animal-derived ingredients.
For variations, try adding a splash of lemon juice or garnishing with extra fresh berries.
If you prefer, crushed ice makes the drink more refreshing and slightly dilutes the flavors, while ice cubes will keep the flavors more concentrated.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Beverage
Method: Muddling and Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 glass (about 12 oz)
Calories: 120 kcal
Sugar: 25 g
Sodium: 5 mg
Fat: 0.2 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 31 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

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