Springtime Strawberry Sipper
Sip into spring with this refreshing Springtime Strawberry Sipper—a light, fruity drink bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. Perfect for sunny days and easy to make!
Equipment
- Cocktail serving glass
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Bar spoon
- Citrus juicer
- Citrus reamer
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
For the drink:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled (frozen works too—just thaw first)
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- ½ cup lemon juice
- ½ cup sparkling water or club soda
- 1 –2 tablespoons honey or simple syrup totally optional—adjust to taste
- Ice cubes
Garnishes (optional but fun!):
- Strawberry slices
- Citrus wheels orange or lemon
- Fresh mint sprigs
Instructions
Make the strawberry base:
- In a bowl, mash the strawberries with a fork or muddler until juicy. You can strain it for a smoother mocktail, but I like the texture of real strawberry bits.
Juice the citrus:
- Use a citrus juicer to squeeze the orange and lemon juice into a measuring cup.
Mix it up:
- In a large glass or mixing jug, stir together the strawberry purée, orange juice, and lemon juice.
Sweeten it (if needed):
- Taste it! If it’s not sweet enough, add 1–2 tablespoons of honey or syrup and stir well.
Add the sparkle:
- Pour in the sparkling water and stir gently.
Serve over ice:
- Fill your glasses with ice and pour the mocktail over the top.
Garnish and enjoy:
- Add strawberry slices, citrus wheels, and fresh mint. Looks fancy, tastes amazing.