Water Based Mocktails (Printable version)

Hydrating blend with flavored water, fresh fruit, and herbs—easy alternative to sweetened beverages.

# 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 It:

01 - Fill a large pitcher or two tall glasses with ice cubes.
02 - Pour in the cold filtered water.
03 - Add selected syrup or water enhancer and stir well until thoroughly combined.
04 - Add the sliced fruit, cucumber, and fresh mint leaves to the pitcher.
05 - Stir gently and set aside for 2 to 3 minutes to allow flavors to infuse.
06 - Pour the beverage into glasses, garnish with lemon wheels, mint sprigs, or edible flowers as desired, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Hydrating and low calorie
  • No added sugar, perfect for health-conscious sipping
02 -
  • Always check the labels of water enhancers and syrups for allergens or artificial sweeteners
  • This mocktail is typically suitable for vegan, gluten-free, and low-calorie diets
03 -
  • Mix two flavors for a fun twist like strawberry and lemon-lime
  • Swap some water with chilled sparkling water for bubbles
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