Description
Refreshing strawberry lime mocktail margarita dances with zesty citrus and sweet berries, creating a non-alcoholic symphony of summer flavors. Crystal-clear glasses invite cool sips that transport you to beachside bliss without leaving home.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Produce:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
- Fresh strawberry slices (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for garnish)
Sweeteners:
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (adjust to taste)
Liquids and Ice:
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup sparkling water or soda water
- Ice cubes
Optional Rimming:
- Salt or sugar (for rimming the glass, optional)
Instructions
- Craft a festive rim treatment by gliding a lime wedge around the glass perimeter, then delicately dunk the moistened edge into a shallow plate of granulated salt or sugar for an elegant coating.
- Transfer ripe, vibrant strawberries into a blender, complementing them with zesty lime juice, golden honey, and cool water, then pulverize until achieving a velvety, uniform consistency.
- For a silkier beverage experience, pass the crimson mixture through a fine-mesh strainer, extracting any residual fruit fibers and ensuring a pristine texture.
- Fill a tall glass with crystalline ice cubes, carefully cascading the strawberry-lime elixir into the vessel.
- Elevate the drink’s effervescence by gently pouring sparkling water, creating a luminous, fizzy layer that marries seamlessly with the fruity base.
- Embellish your mocktail with a translucent lime wedge and a plump strawberry slice perched gracefully on the glass rim, transforming the beverage into a visual masterpiece.
- Savor the vibrant, refreshing symphony of flavors, celebrating a non-alcoholic libation that delights the senses.
Notes
- Skip straining for a thicker, more rustic texture that keeps all the strawberry fiber and nutrients intact.
- Swap honey with maple syrup or stevia for different dietary needs, ensuring the sweetness matches your preference.
- Freeze leftover strawberry-lime mixture into ice cubes for future drinks or to add extra flavor without diluting the mocktail.
- Use frozen strawberries when fresh aren’t available, which can make the drink extra chilled and create a smoother blended consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg