Summer Slinger
Cool down on hot days with the Summer Slinger, a vibrant, non-alcoholic beverage that captures the essence of warm-weather refreshment. This eye-catching drink combines fresh, muddled strawberries and aromatic mint leaves with zesty lemon juice, orange juice, and a touch of natural honey for the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. Topped with fizzy sparkling water and served over ice, this thirst-quenching mocktail is not only quick and easy to prepare in under 10 minutes, but it’s also a wholesome treat bursting with summer flavors. Garnished with a slice of strawberry and fresh mint, the Summer Slinger is ideal for brunch gatherings, backyard parties, or as a refreshing personal indulgence. Sip your way to sunshine with this effervescent, fruit-forward creation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Honey
- 0.5 cups Orange juice
- 1 cups Sparkling water
- 6 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 5 pieces Ice cubes
- 2 pieces Strawberry slices (for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the strawberries and remove their stems.
In a cocktail shaker or large glass, muddle the strawberries and mint leaves together until well mashed and fragrant.
Add the lemon juice and honey to the mixture. Stir until the honey is dissolved.
Pour in the orange juice and stir to combine.
Fill two glasses with ice cubes.
Strain the strawberry-mint mixture evenly into both glasses.
Top each glass with sparkling water, leaving a little room at the top to stir.
Gently stir each drink to mix the layers.
Garnish with a sliced strawberry and a mint leaf on top of each glass.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Summer Slinger!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
66 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.1 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 112 mg | 2% | |
*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.
