Fresh, zingy, and perfect for warm days, this strawberry lemonade mocktail brings the best flavors of summer into a single glass.

This simple recipe mixes sweet strawberries, tart lemons, and sparkling water to create a drink that tastes just like an upscale restaurant beverage.

The bright red color makes this drink a great choice for parties, baby showers, or any time you want something special without alcohol.

Kids love the sweet-tart taste, and adults enjoy having a fancy drink option that skips the booze.

This mocktail takes just 5 minutes to make and needs basic ingredients you can find at any grocery store.

The recipe makes enough for 4 servings, and you can double it for larger groups.

Strawberry Lemonade Zing Mocktail Recipe

This refreshing drink mixes sweet strawberries with tangy lemon and a touch of sparkle for a perfect alcohol-free treat.

John

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Serving Size

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
1 cup fresh lemon juice about 6-8 lemons
1/2 cup honey or simple syrup
4 cups cold water
2 cups sparkling water
Fresh mint leaves
Ice cubes
Extra strawberries and lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

Place the strawberries in a blender and blend until smooth.
Pour the strawberry puree through a fine-mesh strainer into the pitcher to remove seeds.
Add lemon juice and honey to the pitcher. Stir until the honey dissolves completely.

Pour in the cold water and mix well.
Just before serving, add the sparkling water and stir gently.
Fill glasses with ice and pour the mocktail mixture over it.

Garnish each glass with fresh strawberries, lemon slices, and mint leaves.

Notes

Store the base mixture without sparkling water in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Add sparkling water only when ready to serve to keep the fizz fresh.

For a sweeter drink, add more honey or simple syrup one tablespoon at a time.

Replace fresh strawberries with frozen ones in winter months. Let them thaw before blending.

This recipe makes 8 servings.

Tasting Notes

The first sip reveals a bright burst of fresh strawberry sweetness balanced with zesty lemon. The flavors dance on the tongue in perfect harmony.

A light, effervescent texture from the sparkling water adds a pleasant fizz. The bubbles carry the fruity aromas straight to the nose, enhancing the drinking experience.

The natural strawberry taste comes through clearly without being too sweet. Fresh lemon juice provides just the right amount of tartness to create a clean, crisp finish.

Temperature note: This mocktail tastes best when served ice cold at 35-40°F (2-4°C).

The drink’s beautiful pink color and garnishes make it visually appealing. Floating strawberry slices and lemon wheels add extra fresh fruit notes with each sip.

The mint garnish offers subtle cooling notes that complement the main flavors. Its aroma mingles nicely with the strawberry-lemon combination.

Perfect for:

Summer parties
Outdoor gatherings
Brunch events
Pool parties
Baby showers

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Substitute

Several ingredients can replace parts of this mocktail recipe while keeping the bright, fresh taste.

Instead of fresh strawberries, use 2 tablespoons of strawberry syrup or puree per serving. Frozen strawberries work great too. Just thaw them first.

For the lemonade base, mix 1 part lemon juice with 3 parts water. Then, add sugar to taste. Store-bought lemonade saves time and works just as well.

Alternative Mix-Ins:

Raspberry puree
Peach nectar
Mixed berry juice
Pink lemonade
Sparkling water
Club soda

The garnish can change based on what’s available. Try:

Lemon wheels
Mint leaves
Fresh berries
Citrus zest

People who want less sugar can use sugar-free lemonade or stevia. For extra fizz, add sparkling mineral water or ginger ale.

The recipe stays refreshing even when changing ingredients. Testing different combinations helps create a perfect personalized drink.

Strawberry Lemonade Zing Mocktail Recipe