sip and savor the season with these refreshing spring moctails
Strawberry Basil Spritzer
Low in sugar and calories, rich in antioxidants, and one of the best sources of vitamin C, strawberries are a seasonal spring favorite! They’re sweet, juicy, and the star ingredient in this Strawberry Basil Spritzer. Enjoy with fresh basil, a drizzle of honey, and a splash of zesty lemon.
Ingredients:
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
¼ cup basil leaves
½ lemon, juiced
1 cup sparkling water or kombucha
1 tsp honey (optional)
Directions:
Step #1: Combine fresh strawberries, basil, lemon juice, and optional sweetener in a blender. Blend until smooth.
Step #2: Pour into a glass and top with sparkling water or kombucha.
Step #3: Top with optional ice and garnish with a sprig of basil.
Cucumber Lime Refresher
Made with crisp cucumber, refreshing lime, and a touch of natural sweetness from honey for a healthy booze-less beverage. And considering cucumbers are 96% water, this is the perfect hydrating drink to keep you cool, calm, and collected all season long!
Ingredients:
1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced
½ lime, juiced
1 cup sparkling water, coconut water, or kombucha
1 tsp honey (optional)
Directions:
Step #1: Blend the cucumber and lime juice in a blender until smooth.
Step #2: Pour into a glass and top with sparkling water or kombucha. Stir until well cmbined.
Step #3: Add ice and an optional drizzle of honey. Garnish with lime wedge and serve!
Grapefruit Rosemary Fizz
Rich in vitamin C, low in sugar, and bursting with antioxidants, this fizzy drink will be on repeat all spring! And thanks to ingredients like citrus and rosemary, not only is it tasty, but it’s also a great way to support your immune health.
Ingredients:
4 oz. fresh squeezed grapefruit juice (about 1 grapefruit)
1 sprig of fresh rosemary
½ lemon, juiced
1 cup sparkling water or kombucha
1-3 tsp honey, to taste
Directions:
Step #1: Mix grapefruit juice, lemon juice, and honey in a glass.
Step #2: Top with sparkling water and stir. Add ice, rosemary, and a grapefruit slice for garnish.
Avocado Cucumber Cooler
This refreshing cucumber cooler recipe will have you wondering why you’ve yet to add avocado to your mocktail or smoothie! Rich in heart-healthy fats, high in fiber, and amazing for skin and brain health, avocado comes with a long list of health benefits. Blended alongside cucumber, lime, mint, and coconut water, this seasonal mocktail has the perfect flavor and texture!
Ingredients:
1 ripe avocado
1 cucumber, peeled and roughly chopped
½ lime, juiced
¼ cup mint leaves
¼ cup coconut water or coconut milk
1-3 tsp honey, to taste
Directions:
Step #1: In a high-speed blender, add the avocado, cucumber, lime juice, mint leaves, coconut water (or coconut milk), and honey. Blend until smooth and creamy. Option to blend with ice.
Step #2: Pour the mixture into a glass. Garnish with a sprig of mint and optional drizzle of honey.