So I’ve been a bit obsessed coming up with refreshing mocktails to quench my thirst this summer. I have to admit, I do miss a few of my favorite summer cocktails so exploring new in the kitchen, minus the alcohol, has been so fun! Which has led me thinking, should I start a weekly series here and on instagram. I mean how fun would that be to have happy hour together?! Leave your vote in the comments below!
In the mean time, this delicious sweet, bubbly, made with fresh picked strawberries of a drink is on me. I hope you enjoy it as much as I.
Red Fusion
Serving size : one or many
Prep time : 15 minutes
Ingredients
strawberries
honey
fresh cut lime or lime essential oil or both 😉
coconut water
soda water or sparkling water
Instructions
Wash and prepare strawberries. Take a heaping handful and place in small pot. Pour about 1/2 cup coconut water, one heaping tablespoon of honey, fresh squeeze lime or 5 drops lime essential oil into small pot and let simmer on low heat. Natural juices will start to form. Once there is enough strawberry juice, remove pot from heat. I let mine simmer on low for about 10 minutes. Then let cool for another 10 minutes to let the ingredients come together.
Next take a glass and fill it with ice. Pour in your strawberry juice (about 1/4 cup). Then fill the rest with sparkling water, soda water, or flavored sparkling water of your choice. I topped it off with a little more juice and splash of coconut water. Sparkling coconut water is even better if you have it. Drop a couple berries in and find a nice place to relax and enjoy!