Description
A refreshing and vibrant Springtime Strawberry Sipper Mocktail combining fresh strawberries, honey, lemon juice, coconut water, and sparkling water for a naturally sweet and fizzy non-alcoholic beverage perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Liquids
- 1/2 cup coconut water
- 1/2 cup sparkling water
Sweeteners
- 1 tablespoon honey
Other
- Ice cubes, as needed
- Mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and Hull Strawberries: Begin by washing the fresh strawberries thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or impurities, then hull them by cutting off the green stems with a small knife or using a hull remover.
- Mash Strawberries: Place the hulled strawberries into a clean mixing bowl and use a muddler or the back of a spoon to mash them until broken down into a thick, juicy pulp.
- Add Honey and Lemon Juice: Add 1 tablespoon of honey to the mashed strawberries, then pour in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice carefully to avoid seeds, stirring gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Mix in Coconut and Sparkling Water: Add 1/2 cup coconut water followed by 1/2 cup sparkling water to the strawberry mixture, then stir gently to blend everything evenly.
- Prepare Glass with Ice: Fill a glass with ice cubes according to your preference to chill the drink perfectly.
- Pour and Garnish: Pour the strawberry mixture over the ice in the glass, then garnish with fresh mint leaves that have been gently slapped between your hands to release their oils.
- Serve: Serve the mocktail immediately to enjoy its fresh, fizzy, and flavor-packed refreshment.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Adjust honey amount depending on desired sweetness or substitute with another sweetener as preferred.
- For a stronger mint aroma, gently bruise the mint leaves before garnishing.
- Serve immediately to maintain the fizz from sparkling water.
- Optionally, chilled glasses can enhance the cooling effect of this mocktail.
