5 Refreshing Strawberry Shrub Mocktails to Make at Home

Last week we shared how to make your own homemade strawberry shrub (find the recipe).This week, we’re showing you an easy way to enjoy it with mocktails!

Alcohol-free drinks are on the rise, and we understand why. I personally don’t feel my best when I drink too often or regularly, and we understand the importance of exploring and creating alcohol-free options, for ourselves and for you, our community.

That’s why we love playing with shrubs! They offer something special without alcohol. Strawberry shrub in particular adds a vibrant, sweet and tart kick to drinks. It feels elevated and intentional.

Here are 5 of our go-to alcohol-free mocktail recipes you can make at home.

How We Build Our Strawberry Shrub Mocktails

Our go-to mocktail formula is: Strawberry Shrub + Citrus + Mixer + Garnish.

Don't forget you can adapt these recipes to your taste!

1. Strawberry Rose Fizz

Soft, floral, and bright.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz strawberry shrub

• 1 oz lemon juice

• 1/4 oz rose water

• Top with soda water

• Garnish: edible flower or mint

Directions: Shake shrub, lemon, and rose water with ice. Strain into coupe glass. Top with soda and garnish with a mint spring, strawberry or lemon wheel.

2. Strawberry Margarita Mocktail

Tart, bright, and alcohol-free.

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces water

• 1 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice

• 1 ounce strawberry shrub

• 3/4 ounce fresh orange juice

Directions: Shake water, lime juice, shrub and orange juice. Strain into salt-rimmed glass. Garnish with a lime wedge or strawberry slice.

3. Strawberry Balsamic Highball Mocktail

Unexpected but SO good!

Ingredients:

• 1 oz strawberry shrub

• 1/4 tsp aged balsamic vinegar

• Top with soda water

• Garnish: basil leaf

Directions:Stir shrub + balsamic over ice. Top with soda. Garnish with basil.

4. Strawberry Mint Smash Mocktail

Bright, fresh, and perfect for summer.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz strawberry shrub

• 1/2 oz lime juice

• Handful fresh mint leaves

• Top with sparkling water

• Garnish: mint sprig + strawberry

Directions:Muddle mint, shrub + lime. Add ice. Top with sparkling water and gently stir with a barspoon. Garnish with a mint sprig or lime wheel.

5. Strawberry Daiquiri Mocktail

Non-alcoholic take on a Date Nite favorite.

Ingredients:

• 2-3 strawberries

• 1 ounce strawberry shrub

• 1 ounce fresh lime juice

• 1/2 ounce fresh orange juice

• splash of water

• 1 barspoon of agave or simple syrup

  
  

Directions: Muddle the strawberries and lime juice. Add the lime, orange, water and agave. Shake with ice until chilled. Strain into coupe glass. Garnish with a lime.

*This one can be blended if preferred.

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