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Strawberry Wave Mocktail Recipe

Ride the wave of summer with this Strawberry Wave Mocktail. Made with sweet strawberry puree, lemonade, sparkling lemon-lime soda, and a splash of fresh lime juice, this family-friendly beach mocktail is fruity, refreshing, and perfect for warm days by the water.
Whether you're relaxing on the beach, hosting a backyard barbecue, or planning a pool party, this bright pink drink is an easy way to add a splash of summer to your family's day.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course: Drinks, Kid-Friendly
Cuisine: American, Family-Friendly
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups fresh strawberries hulled
  • 2 cups chilled lemonade
  • 1 cup chilled lemon-lime soda
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey or simple syrup optional, for extra sweetness
  • 2 cups ice
Optional Garnishes
  • Fresh strawberry slices
  • Lemon wheels
  • Fresh mint leaves optional
  • Colorful paper straws
  • Mini paper umbrellas
Optional Sparkly Version
  • Pinch of pink food-safe edible glitter

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Large pitcher
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Long mixing spoon
  • Serving glasses

Method
 

  1. Add the 1½ cups fresh strawberries and 2 cups chilled lemonade to a blender and blend until smooth.
    1½ cups fresh strawberries, 2 cups chilled lemonade
  2. Pour the strawberry mixture into a large pitcher.
  3. Stir in the 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice and, if desired, the 1 tablespoon honey or simple syrup.
    1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon honey or simple syrup
  4. Slowly add the 1 cup chilled lemon-lime soda and gently stir to combine.
    1 cup chilled lemon-lime soda
  5. Fill serving glasses with ice.
    2 cups ice
  6. Pour the mocktail over the ice.
  7. If using Pinch of pink food-safe edible glitter, stir a small pinch into each glass just before serving.
    Pinch of pink food-safe edible glitter
  8. Garnish with Fresh strawberry slices, Lemon wheels, or a Mini paper umbrellas and serve immediately.
    Fresh strawberry slices, Lemon wheels, Mini paper umbrellas

Notes

Use ripe strawberries for the sweetest, freshest flavor.
Chill all ingredients before mixing for the most refreshing drink.
Strain the blended strawberries if you prefer a smoother texture.
Add the lemon-lime soda just before serving to keep the drink bubbly.
Frozen strawberries can be used if fresh strawberries aren't in season. Allow them to thaw slightly before blending.