Water-Based Fruit Herb Mocktails (Print version)
Enjoy hydrating drinks featuring fruit, herbs, and water enhancers for a cool, healthy sip.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 4 cups cold filtered water
02 - 1 cup ice cubes
→ Flavor Variations
03 - 1 tablespoon sugar-free strawberry syrup
04 - 1 tablespoon sugar-free lemon-lime syrup
05 - 1 tablespoon peach-flavored water enhancer
06 - 1 tablespoon sugar-free coconut syrup
→ Fresh Add-Ins
07 - 1/2 lemon, sliced
08 - 1/2 lime, sliced
09 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
10 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
11 - 1/2 small cucumber, sliced
→ Optional Garnishes
12 - Lemon wheels
13 - Mint sprigs
14 - Edible flowers
# How to Make:
01 - Fill a large pitcher or two tall glasses with ice cubes.
02 - Pour in the cold filtered water over the ice.
03 - Add your selected syrup or water enhancer and stir thoroughly to blend.
04 - Introduce the fresh fruit, cucumber slices, and mint leaves to the mixture.
05 - Gently stir the contents and let the mixture stand for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
06 - Dispense into glasses, garnish as preferred, and serve immediately.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- Customizable flavor combinations let you get creative.
- Low in calories and vegan-friendly for guilt-free sipping.
02 -
- Always check syrup and enhancer labels for artificial sweeteners or allergens if you have sensitivities.
- For sparkling mocktails, use chilled sparkling water instead of still water.
03 -
- Mix two flavors for extra depth: try strawberry and lemon-lime together.
- A splash of apple cider vinegar gives your mocktail a unique tangy twist.