Strawberry Lemongrass Cooler Mocktail
Fresh strawberries and homemade lemongrass syrup make this light, citrusy mocktail crisp, refreshing, and easy to sip—perfect for hot days or anytime you want a special alcohol-free drink.
Equipment
- Muddler or wooden spoon
- Small saucepan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Tall glass
- Bar spoon
- Knife and cutting board
- Ice cube tray
Ingredients
- 4-5 fresh strawberries plus extra slices for garnish
- 1 stalk lemongrass trimmed and cut
- 0.5 cup sugar for lemongrass syrup
- 0.5 cup water for lemongrass syrup
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon lemongrass syrup from above
- ice cubes as needed
- club soda or sparkling water to top off
- strawberry slice or lemon wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Combine sugar, water, and chopped lemongrass in a saucepan. Heat until sugar dissolves. Let cool, then strain out lemongrass to make syrup.
- Muddle fresh strawberries in a tall glass until juicy.
- Pour in lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of cooled lemongrass syrup. Stir gently.
- Add ice to fill the glass.
- Top with club soda or sparkling water and stir with a bar spoon.
- Garnish with a strawberry slice or lemon wedge.
Notes
Adjust syrup to your sweetness preference. For a stronger lemongrass note, simmer syrup longer. Use frozen strawberry slices as ice for extra fruit flavor. This recipe is easy to multiply for groups—extra syrup keeps well in the fridge.