Save It Refreshing, hydrating mocktails that blend flavored water enhancers, fresh fruit, and herbs for a deliciously healthy alternative to sugary drinks.
I started making these mocktails during hot afternoons when sugary sodas just didn&t feel right. The fresh combinations changed the way my family enjoys non-alcoholic drinks together.
Ingredients
- Cold filtered water: 4 cups
- Ice cubes: 1 cup
- Sugar-free strawberry syrup: 1 tbsp (or use lemon-lime syrup, peach-flavored water enhancer, or coconut syrup)
- Lemon: ½, sliced
- Lime: ½, sliced
- Fresh strawberries: ½ cup, sliced
- Fresh mint leaves: ¼ cup
- Cucumber: ½ small, sliced
- Lemon wheels: optional garnish
- Mint sprigs: optional garnish
- Edible flowers: optional garnish
Instructions
- Prepare pitcher or glasses:
- Fill a large pitcher or two tall glasses with ice cubes.
- Add water:
- Pour in the cold filtered water.
- Add flavor:
- Add your chosen syrup or water enhancer and stir well to combine.
- Infuse with fruit and herbs:
- Add the fresh fruit, cucumber, and mint to infuse flavor.
- Let flavors meld:
- Stir gently and let sit for 2–3 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve:
- Pour into glasses, garnish as desired, and serve immediately.
Save It When my kids help choose the fruit and herbs, they&re always more excited to drink something healthy. Our favorite blend is cucumber, lemon, and mint on sunny afternoons together.
Required Tools
Large pitcher or tall glasses, mixing spoon, sharp knife, cutting board
Allergen Information
Typically free from common allergens such as milk, eggs, nuts, soy, gluten, fish, and shellfish. Always check the label on flavorings if sensitivities exist.
Nutritional Information
Each serving contains about 8 calories, 0 g total fat, 2 g carbohydrates, and 0 g protein.
Save It Serve these mocktails right away for crisp flavor and beautiful presentation. They make any afternoon feel special.
Recipe FAQs
- → Can I use sparkling water instead of still?
Yes, substitute all or part of the filtered water with sparkling water for extra effervescence.
- → What fruits work best for infusing flavor?
Strawberries, lemons, limes, cucumber, and mint are excellent choices, but you can experiment with others.
- → Are there alternative sweeteners I can use?
Stevia drops or your favorite sugar-free syrup can be used to adjust sweetness to taste.
- → How can I present these drinks elegantly?
Use lemon wheels, mint sprigs, or edible flowers as garnishes for a beautiful finish.
- → Is this suitable for those with allergies?
These drinks are typically free from common allergens, but always check ingredient labels for details.
- → How long should I let the flavors infuse?
Allow the drinks to sit for 2–3 minutes before serving for optimal flavor blending.