Description
This Strawberry Lemon Sparkler is a light, refreshing mocktail that combines sweet fresh strawberries with bright lemon and crisp sparkling water. It is bubbly, fruity, and perfect for brunches or warm evenings.
Ingredients
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 cup lemon syrup
1 bottle chilled sparkling water or non-alcoholic sparkling wine
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Ice cubes
Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Place the sliced strawberries and sugar in a bowl. Gently mash with a fork until juicy but slightly chunky. Let sit for about 10 minutes to release natural juices.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice and lemon syrup until well combined.
- Fill serving glasses halfway with ice cubes.
- Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons of the strawberry mixture into each glass.
- Slowly top each glass with chilled sparkling water or non-alcoholic sparkling wine, pouring gently to preserve the bubbles.
- Lightly stir to combine the flavors, then garnish with fresh mint leaves and a slice of lemon. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can substitute strawberries with raspberries or mixed berries for a different flavor.
Adjust sweetness by increasing or reducing the sugar to taste.
Prepare the strawberry-lemon base up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate in an airtight container.
Add the sparkling beverage just before serving to maintain carbonation.
For extra citrus flavor, add an additional splash of fresh lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
