A bright blend of strawberries, mint, citrus, and sparkling water, ideal for easy springtime refreshment.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit & Herbs
01 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 cup fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
03 - 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
04 - 1 lime, sliced into rounds
→ Liquids
05 - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
06 - 1/3 cup simple syrup
07 - 4 cups cold sparkling water
08 - 1 cup cold still water
→ Garnish
09 - Extra strawberry slices
10 - Additional mint sprigs
11 - Lemon or lime wheels
# Directions:
01 - In a large pitcher, combine the sliced strawberries, mint leaves, lemon slices, and lime slices.
02 - Gently muddle the fruit and mint using a muddler or the back of a spoon to extract their flavors.
03 - Pour in the lemon juice and simple syrup, then stir well to incorporate.
04 - Pour in the sparkling water and still water, stirring gently to combine all ingredients.
05 - Fill serving glasses with ice, pour the mocktail mixture, and garnish with fresh strawberry slices, mint sprigs, and citrus wheels.
06 - Serve right away to preserve maximum carbonation and optimal refreshment.
