Ever crave a fun, fruity drink you can whip up at home—no alcohol needed? My Screaming Strawberry Fizz Mocktail is bubbly, sweet, and just bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. Plus, that delightful fizz? It’s kind of irresistible.
It’s a hit with kids, perfect for parties, or just for anyone who wants a colorful, refreshing sip.
I love making this strawberry mocktail because you can use either fresh or frozen strawberries. Most of the other ingredients are probably already in your kitchen.
The bright red color always grabs attention, and honestly, the fizzy sound when you pour it is just fun. It’s so simple—anyone can throw it together in a few minutes.
If you’re hosting friends or just want to cool off on a hot day, this mocktail’s a solid choice. It’s strawberries, but with a sparkling twist.
Screaming Strawberry Fizz Mocktail Recipe
I make this fruity mocktail for both kids and adults. It’s just fresh strawberries, a few simple ingredients, and you end up with a fizzy pink drink that’s honestly a breeze to put together.
Equipment
- Blender: Gets the strawberries nice and smooth.
- Fine mesh strainer: For getting rid of seeds and pulp.
- Pitcher: Makes serving a lot easier.
- Citrus juicer: Squeezing fresh lemon or lime is just better.
- Stirring spoon: For mixing everything up.
- Tall glasses: The pink color looks great in clear glass.
- Ice cube tray: Gotta have ice, right?
- Measuring cups and spoons: Helps keep things consistent.
- Knife and cutting board: For prepping strawberries and garnish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (washed and hulled)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
- 1 cup cold club soda or sparkling water
- 1/2 cup cold water
- Ice cubes
- Extra strawberries for garnish
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Everything here is super easy to find, nothing fancy. Ripe strawberries are best—they give the drink that natural sweetness and a pop of color.
I’ll sometimes swap in agave syrup if I want to keep things vegan.
Instructions
- Slice the strawberries and toss them into the blender.
- Add lemon juice and honey or agave syrup.
- Pour in 1/2 cup cold water and blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher to get rid of seeds and pulp.
- Add club soda or sparkling water and stir gently.
- Fill tall glasses with ice.
- Pour the mocktail over the ice.
- Garnish with a strawberry slice and maybe a mint sprig if you’re feeling fancy.
- Serve right away while it’s still fizzy.
Notes
Fresh strawberries are my go-to when they’re in season. If they’re not available, thawed frozen strawberries work, but honestly, fresh is just tastier.
Sometimes I’ll squeeze in more lemon juice if I’m in the mood for something tangier. The honey or agave can be tweaked for sweetness too.
For a crowd, I just double or triple the recipe and stash the pitcher in the fridge until it’s time for the bubbles.
Crushed ice makes the drink colder and helps everything mix. I always add the sparkling water last so the fizz doesn’t disappear.
Definitely serve it right away for the best bubbles and flavor.
Screaming Strawberry Fizz Mocktail Recipe
Equipment
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
Instructions
- Slice the strawberries and add them to a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove seeds and pulp.
- Pour in the club soda or sparkling water and stir gently.
- Fill tall glasses with ice.
- Pour the mocktail over the ice.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries and mint leaves if desired.
- Serve immediately for best fizz and flavor.
Tasting Notes
First sip? The strawberry flavor pops right out—fresh, a little sweet, and it totally reminds me of summer berries.
The fizz gives it a lively, tingly feeling. I kind of like how the bubbles dance around before the flavor really hits.
Here’s what jumps out at me with every sip:
- Sweetness: Not over the top, but it’ll satisfy a sweet tooth.
- Sourness: Lemon juice brings just enough tang.
- Freshness: Cold and fizzy, it’s honestly super refreshing.
The color is gorgeous—bright red and just fun to look at. Sometimes I’ll add a lime slice for a little extra color.
Every time I make it, the mix of berries and lemon just wakes up my taste buds. It’s cool, fruity, and perfect for warm weather—or honestly, any time I want something tasty without the booze.
Substitute
You know, sometimes I just don’t have every single ingredient sitting around. So, I’ll swap things out here and there—no big deal. These are my go-to substitutes for the Screaming Strawberry Fizz Mocktail.
If I don’t have fresh strawberries:
- I’ll just grab frozen strawberries. They work fine.
- If I’m really in a bind, a spoonful of strawberry preserves or jam totally does the trick.
When I want a different fruit flavor:
- Sometimes I’ll toss in raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries—fresh or frozen, whatever I’ve got.
- Mango or peach slices? Honestly, those are fun too.
Instead of lemon-lime soda:
- I’ll use sparkling water and squeeze in a bit of lemon juice.
- Or, if I’m feeling adventurous, ginger ale gives it a spicy little kick.
For the sweetener:
- Honey, agave syrup, maple syrup—just use whatever you like instead of sugar.
- If you want to keep it lighter, a sugar-free sweetener works.
Equipment, Ingredients, and Instructions
- Equipment: Just a glass, muddler or even a spoon, and maybe a strainer if you’re picky.
- Ingredients: Fruit (strawberry or whatever you’re swapping in), lemon-lime soda (or your substitute), and sweetener.
- Instructions: Muddle the fruit with sweetener, throw in some ice, pour over the soda, give it a stir, and that’s it.
