Raspberry Mocktail: Fresh, Fruity Refreshment
A vibrant, alcohol-free drink balancing tart lemon juice with sweet raspberries. Effortlessly mix fresh fruit, natural sweeteners, and sparkling water for a sophisticated summer refresher ready in 15 minutes.
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Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups fresh raspberries
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
- 6 ounces chilled sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Mash raspberries with a fork in a medium pitcher
- Add lemon juice and honey, stirring until well combined
- Let mixture chill for 10 minutes to infuse
- Top with sparkling water and ice cubes
- Garnish with mint leaves before serving
Notes
Use fully ripe raspberries for maximum sweetness
Adjust sweetener to taste
Experiment with basil or thyme as flavor enhancements
Prepare base mixture ahead of time and store in fridge for up to 24 hours
Adjust sweetener to taste
Experiment with basil or thyme as flavor enhancements
Prepare base mixture ahead of time and store in fridge for up to 24 hours
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 50mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 25g