Springtime Strawberry Sipper Mocktail (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Mocktail base
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400 g fresh strawberries, hulled (or frozen, thawed)
02 -
240 ml fresh orange juice
03 -
120 ml fresh lemon juice
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120 ml sparkling water or club soda
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15–30 ml honey or simple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
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Ice cubes
→ Garnishes
07 -
Strawberry slices
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Citrus wheels (orange or lemon)
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Fresh mint sprigs
# Instructions:
01 -
Combine strawberries in a blender and process until smooth. For a smoother texture, strain the purée through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher or bowl.
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Add orange juice, lemon juice, and honey or simple syrup (if using) to the pitcher with the strawberry purée. Stir thoroughly to blend the flavours evenly. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
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Just prior to serving, gently pour sparkling water or club soda into the mixture and stir delicately to retain the effervescence.
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Fill glasses with ice and pour the mocktail over. Decorate with strawberry slices, citrus wheels, and fresh mint sprigs to enhance visual appeal and freshness.
# Notes:
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For optimal fizzy texture, add the sparkling water immediately before serving. Refrigerate any leftover mocktail base (without sparkling water) in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Leftover strawberry purée can be frozen in ice cube trays for later applications.