Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh strawberries (about 1/2 a pint), stems removed and strawberries halved
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 lime, juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 2 cups ice cubes (you can also use crushed ice)
- 1 12–ounce can of naturally flavored lime sparkling water
Instructions
- In a jar, combine the halved strawberries, mint leaves, maple syrup, and lime juice.
- Use a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon to smash or muddle the ingredients together. They don’t have to be completely smashed, but the more you smash, the more natural juices and flavors will come out.
- Divide the muddled mixture between four glasses.
- Top with ice and sparkling water and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can easily double this recipe to make more servings.
- If your strawberries are very firm, you may need to cut them into quarters to make them easier to muddle.
- For a flavor variation, try using fresh basil instead of mint.
- You can also use lime soda instead of sparkling water. If you use a sweetened soda, then leave out the maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Keywords: strawberries, mocktail, virgin cocktail