Description
Strawberry Sparkler is a bright, bubbly mocktail featuring sweet strawberry juice and sparkling soda. This refreshing pink beverage is ideal for Valentine’s Day, parties, brunch, or any warm-weather celebration, delivering a crisp and fruity experience with a hint of lemon.
Ingredients
Liquid Ingredients
- 1½ cups strawberry juice or strawberry nectar
- 1 cup sparkling water or club soda
- ½ cup lemon-lime soda (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Additional Ingredients
- Ice cubes
- Fresh strawberries, sliced, for garnish
- Mint leaves, optional garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the glass or pitcher: Fill glasses or a pitcher with ice cubes to chill the drink and keep it refreshingly cold.
- Add the fruit juices: Pour in the strawberry juice and fresh lemon juice over the ice, stirring gently to blend the flavors together without losing carbonation later.
- Top with sparkling liquids: Slowly add sparkling water and lemon-lime soda (if using) to maintain the bubbles and add a fizzy texture.
- Garnish the beverage: Add fresh sliced strawberries and, if desired, mint leaves on top for an elegant and fresh presentation before serving.
Notes
- Use strawberry puree strained through a sieve for a more intense strawberry flavor.
- Adjust sweetness as desired by adding simple syrup if the natural juices are not sweet enough.
- Chill all ingredients beforehand to enhance the taste and keep the mocktail crisp.
- This recipe can be easily scaled up to serve as a party punch for larger groups.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
