Description
Refreshing strawberry blood orange mojito mocktail dances with tangy citrus and sweet berries, creating a vibrant summer sipper. Crisp mint leaves and sparkling water elevate this mocktail, promising cool comfort for anyone seeking a zesty, non-alcoholic delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Juices:
- 1/4 cup fresh strawberry juice
- 3/4 cup blood orange juice
- 1 fresh lime juice
- Mint leaves
- Blood orange wedges
- Lime wedges
Sweeteners:
- 2–3 tablespoons sugar
- 4 teaspoons agave
Other Ingredients:
- Salt
- 2–3 cups sparkling water/club soda
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Crush ripe strawberries and squeeze fresh blood orange juice into a mixing container, blending the fruits thoroughly to create a vibrant base.
- Incorporate granulated sugar, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and finely chopped mint leaves, stirring vigorously until the sugar completely dissolves and the mixture becomes smooth.
- Prepare serving glasses by filling approximately one-quarter with the prepared fruit mixture, then add ice cubes to fill halfway.
- Top the glasses with sparkling water until they are three-quarters full, then gently pour the remaining fruit juice on top to create a layered effect.
- Enhance the presentation by garnishing with delicate citrus wedges and sprigs of fresh mint leaves, ensuring an appealing and refreshing visual.
- For a homemade touch, extract juice directly from fresh strawberries and blood oranges using a juicer or manual pressing method.
- Optional variations include substituting sugar with honey for a different sweetness profile or omitting salt, though a pinch can elevate the overall flavor complexity.
Notes
- Elevate homemade fruit juice by selecting ripe, sweet strawberries and blood oranges at peak season for maximum flavor intensity.
- Customize sweetness by experimenting with honey, agave syrup, or stevia as sugar alternatives that complement the fruit’s natural sweetness.
- Balance flavors with a tiny pinch of salt, which surprisingly enhances the drink’s depth and brightens the overall taste profile.
- Prepare this mocktail ahead of time by pre-mixing the fruit base and storing it in the refrigerator, allowing flavors to meld and intensify before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 56 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg