Description
Brighten your day with this vibrant Frozen Strawberry Mocktail, blending fresh strawberries, lemon juice, and natural sweeteners into a delicious icy treat. Perfect for any occasion, this refreshing non-alcoholic beverage combines fruity freshness with sparkling fizz, making it an ideal cool-down for warm days or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and halved or quartered
- 1 cup crushed ice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup soda water or sparkling water
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Your Strawberries: Wash and hull fresh strawberries, then cut them into halves or quarters to make blending easier and ensure even texture.
- Blend the Ingredients: In a blender, combine the prepared strawberries, fresh lemon juice, honey or agave syrup, and crushed ice. Blend until smooth and frozen, adjusting the ice quantity according to your preferred consistency.
- Add Fizz: Pour the blended mixture into glasses and top with soda water or sparkling water for refreshing bubbles and lightness.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish your mocktail with fresh mint leaves or a slice of lemon on the rim, and enjoy chilled for best flavor.
Notes
- Choose ripe strawberries to maximize natural sweetness and flavor.
- Keep your fruits and liquids cold before blending to enhance the icy texture.
- Adjust sweetness gradually by adding honey or syrup little by little and tasting as you go.
- Use crushed ice instead of cubes for a smoother frozen mocktail experience.
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice greatly improves flavor compared to bottled juice.
- You can substitute soda water with sparkling mineral water or mild grape juice for bubbles and flavor.
- Leftover mocktail can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 24 hours; stir well before serving.
- Freeze leftover mocktail in ice cube trays for future use as flavorful ice cubes.
- This drink is best enjoyed chilled and icy; reheating is not recommended.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Frozen Strawberry Mocktail, non-alcoholic drink, strawberry beverage, refreshing mocktail, summer drink, fruity mocktail