Description
A refreshing and vibrant Strawberry Sparkler Mocktail featuring homemade strawberry syrup and fruity ice cubes, perfect for a light, festive drink without alcohol.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Ice Cubes
- Fresh Blueberries, halved (about 1/2 cup)
- Fresh Strawberries, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- Water, enough to fill ice cube trays
Strawberry Syrup Puree
- 1½ cups Strawberries (fresh or frozen, chopped)
- 1 cup Water
- ¼ cup Maple Syrup (can omit to keep sugar-free or substitute with honey or coconut sugar)
Sparkler Drink
- Sparkling Water, chilled (about 1 cup per serving)
- Fresh Lemon Juice, to taste (approximately 1 tablespoon per serving)
- Prepared Strawberry Syrup Puree (from above)
Instructions
- Prepare Berry Ice Cubes: Chop the fresh strawberries and cut the blueberries in half. Place them evenly into the compartments of an ice cube tray, then fill each compartment with water. Freeze until the cubes are completely solid, typically for several hours or overnight.
- Make Strawberry Syrup Puree: In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped strawberries, water, and maple syrup. Simmer over medium heat until the strawberries become very soft and release their juices, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before blending into a smooth, thick syrup. Transfer to a container and refrigerate until chilled.
- Assemble Strawberry Sparkler Drink: In each serving glass, add a few strawberry fruit ice cubes, then pour in 2-3 tablespoons of the chilled strawberry syrup puree. Squeeze fresh lemon juice to taste, about one tablespoon, and top with sparkling water. Stir gently to combine and adjust sweetness if necessary. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing mocktail.
Notes
- The maple syrup can be omitted or replaced with natural sweeteners like honey or coconut sugar based on dietary preferences.
- Frozen strawberries can be used instead of fresh for the syrup if fresh berries are unavailable.
- Fruit ice cubes add both flavor and visual appeal to the drink.
- Adjust lemon juice and syrup quantities based on personal sweetness and tartness preferences.
- For a sugar-free version, omit the maple syrup and use a sugar-free sparkling water.
