Strawberry Rose Mocktail
Ingredients
- Strawberry Rose Base:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and halved
- 2 tablespoons rose water
- 3 tablespoons honey or sugar to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup water
- To Assemble:
- 2 cups sparkling water or club soda chilled
- 1 cup lemonade or pink lemonade chilled
- Ice cubes
- Fresh strawberry slices for garnish
- Edible dried rose petals for garnish optional
- Fresh mint sprigs for garnish optional
- Lemon slices for garnish optional
Instructions
- Hull and halve strawberries. Reserve a few slices for garnish.
- Blend strawberries, rose water, honey, lemon juice, and water until smooth.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer. Press pulp to extract all liquid. Discard pulp.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity as needed.
- Cover and refrigerate the base for at least 30 minutes.
- Fill each glass with ice.
- Pour strawberry rose base into each glass, one third full.
- Add a splash of chilled lemonade to each glass.
- Top slowly with chilled sparkling water.
- Stir very gently to combine without losing bubbles.
- Garnish with strawberry slice, rose petals, and mint sprig.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fully ripe strawberries for the best flavour and colour
- Start with less rose water and taste before adding more — it is strong
- Strain the base well for a clear, elegant drink
- Chill all components before assembling
- Always add sparkling water last and pour gently to preserve bubbles
- Taste and balance the base before refrigerating
- Base keeps in fridge for up to 3 days — assemble drinks fresh
- Dip glass rims in sugar for an extra special presentation
- Scale up into a punch bowl for group servings
- Use hibiscus tea instead of water for a deeper pink colour