Description
A vibrant and refreshing mocktail combining fresh strawberries, mint, lime juice, and sparkling water, perfect for celebrating love on Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries (5-6, hulled)
- Fresh mint (handful)
- Sparkling water (½ cup + more to top off)
- Lime juice (juice of 1 lime)
- Optional sweetener (honey or agave syrup)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash and hull the strawberries, and gather fresh mint.
- Muddle the Strawberries: In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, muddle the strawberries and mint until they release their juices.
- Add Lime Juice: Pour in the juice of one fresh lime and mix gently.
- Incorporate Liquid: Add sweetener if desired, then pour in ½ cup of sparkling water and mix gently.
- Top It Off: Add more sparkling water until your glass is full, stirring gently.
- Garnish and Serve: Pour over ice and garnish with a sprig of mint and whole strawberries.
Notes
Serve in clear glassware for a beautiful visual effect. Chill glasses before serving to keep drinks refreshing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Valentine's, Mocktails, Drinks, Non-Alcoholic, Refreshing, Strawberry, Mint