Dairy-Free Berry Cocktail Delight
Brighten up your day with our **Dairy-Free Berry Cocktail Delight**, a refreshing, allergen-friendly beverage that's perfect for hot summer afternoons or elegant gatherings. This vibrant drink combines the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries with a hint of zesty lemon juice and a touch of honey or vegan-friendly agave syrup for just the right balance of flavor. Lightly infused with bruised mint leaves and topped with fizzy mineral water, each sip offers a burst of fruity effervescence. Served over ice and garnished with lemon slices and mint sprigs, this quick and easy recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare and makes four servings of pure bliss. If you're looking for a healthy, hydrating mocktail that's dairy-free and vegan-optional, this is the perfect choice for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 pieces fresh strawberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 cups mineral water
- 5 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey (or agave syrup for strict vegan)
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 4 slices fresh lemon slices (for garnish)
- 4 sprigs additional fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Wash the strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and mint leaves thoroughly under cold running water.
2. Hull the strawberries and cut them into halves.
3. In a blender, combine the strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, lemon juice, and honey (or agave syrup).
4. Pulse the blender a few times to start breaking down the berries, then blend on high speed until smooth.
5. Strain the berry mixture through a fine sieve into a pitcher to remove seeds and pulp, using a spatula to press through the mixture.
6. Add the mineral water to the berry mixture in the pitcher and stir well.
7. Gently bruise the mint leaves by clapping them between your palms, then add them to the pitcher and stir lightly.
8. To serve, fill each glass with a few ice cubes and pour the berry cocktail over the ice.
9. Garnish each glass with a fresh lemon slice and a sprig of mint.
10. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing Dairy-Free Berry Cocktail Delight.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
345 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.2 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 21 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.7 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 90 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 634 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
