Spring Strawberry Mint Pitcher (Printable Version)

Bright mix of strawberries, mint, and citrus for a fresh springtime drink.

# 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

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a large pitcher, combine the sliced strawberries, mint leaves, lemon slices, and lime slices.
02 - Gently muddle the fruit and mint with a muddler or the back of a spoon to release their natural flavors.
03 - Add the lemon juice and simple syrup to the pitcher. Stir well to combine.
04 - Pour in the sparkling water and still water. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
05 - Fill glasses with ice, pour in the mocktail, and garnish with extra strawberry slices, mint sprigs, and citrus wheels as desired. Serve immediately for maximum fizziness.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It comes together in ten minutes flat, which means you can make it even when guests are already on their way.
  • The muddling releases flavors so naturally that it feels less like cooking and more like creating something alive in a pitcher.
  • Everyone drinks it—kids, non-drinkers, people avoiding alcohol for any reason—and nobody feels like they're missing out on the fun.
02 -
  • Don't over-muddle, or you'll end up with strawberry pulp and bruised mint leaves that turn bitter and cloud your beautiful drink into something murky instead of crystal clear.
  • Add the sparkling water last and only right before serving—it loses its fizz within minutes of being mixed, and the whole point is that light, refreshing sensation on your tongue.
03 -
  • Keep everything ice-cold before you start—chill your pitcher, your glasses, and your water the night before so the final drink stays perfectly refreshing longer.
  • If you're making this for a crowd, double or triple the recipe and let it sit in the pitcher with the fruit for up to two hours before adding the sparkling water, which deepens all the flavors.
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