Classic Strawberry Lemonade Mocktail
This classic strawberry lemonade mocktail brings together sweet strawberries and tart lemon for a crisp, refreshing, non-alcoholic drink—perfect for warm days and any gathering.
Equipment
- Blender
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Pitcher
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Citrus juicer
- Stirring spoon
- Glasses or stemmed glass
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (or thawed frozen)
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 3-4 tablespoons honey, maple syrup, agave, or simple syrup
- 3 cups cold water or sparkling water
- ice cubes
- fresh mint leaves or basil for garnish
- lemon wedges for serving
- strawberries for serving
- optional: club soda, ginger ale, sparkling lemon soda, or tonic water for fizz
Instructions
- Wash and hull the strawberries.
- Puree the strawberries in a blender until smooth, then strain out the seeds.
- In a pitcher, mix the strawberry puree with freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Add your sweetener (honey, maple syrup, agave, or simple syrup) and stir until dissolved.
- Pour in cold water, sparkling water, or club soda.
- Add ice cubes to chill the drink.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed.
- Pour into glasses and garnish with mint, basil, lemon wedges, or strawberry slices.
Notes
Fresh lemon juice is best, but bottled works in a pinch. Use any sweetener you like. For extra fizz, swap water for club soda, ginger ale, or sparkling lemon soda. Add basil or mint for a herbal twist.