Description
This Strawberry Mint Lime Spritzer is the perfect summer mocktail or cocktail. It is refreshing, sweet, tart and fizzy - just what we all need in a summertime beverage. It is naturally sweetened with maple syrup to keep it refined sugar-free.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves, large stems removed
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1/4 cup maple simple syrup*
- sparkling mineral water
- optional: add 1.5 ounces of your favorite liquor to each glass (vodka, tequila and rum would work well here)
- Garnish: fresh mint leaves, sliced strawberries, lime wedges
Instructions
- Add strawberries, mint, lime juice, and maple simple syrup to a blender and blend until smooth. Set a fine mesh strainer over a mixing bowl and add the purée, then press with a spoon to extract the juice. Continue pressing until all juice is extracted. Discard remaining pulp (or reserve for smoothies or popsicles).
- Once strained, use the liquid juice portion for the drinks. Add 2 tablespoons of the strained strawberry mixture to the bottom of each glass.
- Add the liquor if using. Fill the glasses with ice cubes. Top off with sparkling water until full. Gently stir to combine well.
- Garnish with more fresh mint leaves, sliced strawberries and lime wedges if desired. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
*Maple simple syrup is simply equal parts pure maple syrup and hot water mixed together to dissolve the maple syrup. You can make a large batch and save in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 1 week. For this recipe, you will only need 1/4 cup if you are making two drinks. This means 2 tablespoons hot water + 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup. Mix together well before using.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blender
