Strawberry Mocktail
Our strawberry mocktail is a refreshing spring and summer drink made with three citrus juices, strawberries, easy simple syrup, and sparkling mineral water. It’s a perfect crowd pleaser to serve for kids, teens, and adults at a party, baby shower, or Easter brunch.
Servings: 12 drinks
Calories: 17kcal
Ingredients
For the Strawberry Citrus Juice
- 1 cup fresh strawberry puree
- 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon granulated sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2½ cups orange juice
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice from 1 large lemon
- 5 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice from 3 large limes
- 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
For Each Drink
- ⅓ cup strawberry citrus juice
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup
- 1 tablespoon grenadine
- ⅓ cup sparkling water
- Fresh rose petals rinsed and patted dry (optional)
Instructions
Making the Strawberry Citrus Juice
- Hull 2 pints of fresh strawberries. Puree about half of them and measure out 1 cup (236 ml) of puree. Slice the remaining strawberries and measure out 1 cup (140g).
- Toss the sliced strawberries with 2 teaspoons of lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon of sugar, and ⅛ teaspoon of salt. Let them stand for at least 10 minutes (preferably 30 minutes if you have the time) to bring out the berries' sweetness and flavor.
- Meanwhile, zest and juice the lemon, then juice the limes. Stir together the lemon, lime, and orange juices and the puree until blended.
- Once the sliced strawberries are macerated, lightly crush them with a muddler or the handle end of a wooden spoon. This releases more juices from the berries. Stir the muddled strawberries into the citrus juice mixture and chill until ready to serve.
Mixing Each Drink
- Pour ⅓ cup of the strawberry citrus juice into a cocktail shaker or large glass. Gently stir in 2 tablespoons of simple syrup, 1 tablespoon of grenadine, and ⅓ cup of sparkling water until well blended.
- Use a funnel to pour the mixture into a 7 ounce champagne flute. If desired, garnish with fresh rose petals that have been rinsed and patted dry. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Make your own simple syrup. Dissolve 1 cup (200g) of sugar in 1 cup (240 ml) of water over medium high heat, then chill until cold.
- Using unripe, bland strawberries? Macerate them in lemon juice and sugar to improve their flavor.
- Make the strawberry citrus juice ahead of time. Chill it in the fridge until you're ready to finish assembling the rest of the drink.
- Want to make a pitcher? Stir together 4 cups of strawberry citrus juice, 1 ½ cups of simple syrup, and ¾ cup of grenadine. Refrigerate until ready to serve, then mix in the 4 cups of sparkling mineral water and pour into glasses to serve.
- For health and safety, make sure the rose petals come from bushes that haven't been sprayed or treated with any chemicals.
Nutrition
Serving: 1drink | Calories: 17kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg
