Enjoy a refreshing non-alcoholic version of the classic mimosa with this delicious Strawberry Lemonade Mimosa Mocktail. Made with store-bought lemonade and a simple homemade strawberry syrup, it's the perfect drink for everyone and every occasion!
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This Strawberry Lemonade Mimosa Mocktail looks as good as it tastes and is great for all ages and all occasions. With the fruity sweetness of strawberries and the citrusy zing of lemonade, every sip feel like a celebration. Whether you’re having a brunch, a birthday party, or just a chill weekend, this mocktail will make it extra special.
The best part is how easy it is to make. You can make your own lemonade, but store-bought is great! The real magic comes from a simple homemade strawberry syrup. Mix it with lemonade, add a splash of sparkling cider or seltzer for some fizz, finish it off with a fresh strawberry, and you’ve got a beautiful drink that’s sure to be a hit at every breakfast and brunch.
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Ingredients & Substitutions
These are the ingredients you need to make a delicious non-alcoholic strawberry mimosa. We'll be making our own strawberry syrup. Let's go over the ingredients and how you can make any needed changes:
- Strawberries - Commonly a summer fruit, sometimes you want a little berry in the Winter. In that case, frozen strawberries work amazingly well as they are packaged at their peak of ripeness. Choose sliced strawberries if frozen.
- Sparkling apple cider - A classic mimosa uses champagne or prosecco, but we are going with nonalcoholic sparkling apple cider. You can also use sparkling grape juice or take the sweetness out completely and use your favorite bubbly water.
- Lemonade - I am using store-bought lemonade and I don't care who knows it. On the other hand, I am all about being "extra." I make my own homemade chorizo, and breakfast sausage, I make a fancy creme anglaise in a blender, so yeah, make your own lemonade. I support you.
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
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Instructions
The "hardest" part of this whole recipe is making the strawberry syrup, but it really couldn't be easier. Let's do that first and then we'll get to making a delicious mimosa mocktail!
Making strawberry simple syrup
Step 1: Trim the green tops off of your strawberries. Cut the smaller ones in half and the larger ones in quarters. If using frozen sliced strawberries, just toss them in. Add one cup of granulated sugar.
Step 2: Add one cup of water and heat over medium high heat until simmering. Simmer just until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and place a lid on the pan. Let steep for 30 minutes.
Step 3: Strain through a wire mesh strainer, being careful not to press the berries or your syrup will be cloudy. Pour into a container with a lid, like a mason jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Mocktails on demand!
Making one mocktail
Step 1: Add a lemon wedge and a couple of mint leaves to the bottom of a glass.
Step 2: Use a muddler, or the handle of a wooden spoon, to muddle (crush) the mint leaves and lemon wedge together.
Step 3: Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons of strawberry syrup into the glass.
Step 4: Add ice the glass if desired, filling it about halfway. Add lemonade to the top of the ice, about 3 ounces.
Step 5: Then top it off with sparkling cider (or seltzer).
Step 6: Garnish the rim with a ripe strawberry and a sprig of fresh mint. Enjoy!
Winter makeover Did you know that Winter is the peak season for most citrus fruits? Try giving this drink a seasonal makeover with my Blood Orange Mimosa Mocktail!
Making a Pitcher of Strawberry Mimosas
Make a pitcher of nonalcoholic strawberry lemonade mimosas for parties, brunches, or any festive gathering! This should make enough to fill about 10 to 12 champagne flutes.
- Prepare the pitcher: In a large pitcher, muddle 4 to 6 lemon wedges with about 12 mint leaves. Pour 1 cup of strawberry syrup and 3 cups of lemonade into the pitcher. Stir well until the syrup is fully mixed in. Right before serving, pour in the sparkling cider and gently stir to combine. Be careful not to stir too vigorously to preserve the bubbles.
- Garnish: Add fresh strawberries and lemon slices into the pitcher for extra flavor and a pretty presentation.
- Serve: Pour into glasses filled with ice and garnish each glass with a strawberry and a sprig of mint for a finishing touch.
Recipe FAQs
Personally I don't care about the calories, I'm just here for a delicious little beverage, but if you are counting, mocktails generally have fewer calories compared to cocktails. This particular one clocks in at just under 90 calories per 6 ounce serving, much lower than your average cocktail. Cheers to a lighter option!
Plain simple syrup lasts for up to a month when refrigerated, but infusing the syrup with fruit greatly reduces the amount of time you can safely store it.
The best practice is to place leftover strawberry syrup in a clean container in the refrigerator and label the jar with a date 2 weeks in advance. You can also store syrup for 3 to 6 months in the freezer. If freezing, make sure there is at least an inch of space above the liquid to allow for expansion as it freezes.
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Easy and Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Mimosa Mocktail
Ingredients
For strawberry syrup
- 2 cups (350 g) strawberries tops removed and berries cut in quarters
- 1 cup (240 g) water
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
One Strawberry Lemonade Mimosa Mocktail
- 1 lemon wedge
- 2 mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons (36 g) strawberry syrup
- 3 ounces (85 g) lemonade
- 2 ounces (56 g) sparkling apple cider or sparkling water
Instructions
Making strawberry syrup
- Trim the green tops off of your strawberries. Cut the smaller ones in half and the larger ones in quarters. If using frozen sliced strawberries, just toss them in frozen. Add one cup of granulated sugar.
- Add one cup of water and heat over medium high heat until simmering. Simmer just until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and place a lid on the pan. Let steep for 30 minutes.
- Strain through a wire mesh strainer, being careful not to press the berries or your syrup will be cloudy. Pour into a container with a lid, like a mason jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Making one mimosa mocktail
(Adjust amounts based on size of glass being used)
- Add a lemon wedge and a couple of mint leaves to the bottom of a glass.
- Use a muddler, or the handle of a wooden spoon, to muddle (crush) the mint leaves and lemon wedge together.
- Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons of strawberry syrup into the glass.
- Add ice the glass if desired, filling it about halfway. Add lemonade to the top of the ice, about 3 ounces.
- Top it off with 2 to 3 ounces of sparkling cider (or seltzer).
- Garnish the rim with a ripe strawberry and a sprig of fresh mint. Enjoy!
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Notes
Making a Pitcher of Strawberry Mimosas
Make a pitcher of non alcoholic strawberry lemonade mimosas for parties, brunches, or any festive gathering! This should make enough to fill about 10 to 12 champagne flutes.- Prepare the pitcher: In a large pitcher, muddle 4 to 6 lemon wedges with about 12 mint leaves. Add 1 cup of strawberry syrup and 3 cups of lemonade into the pitcher. Stir well until the syrup is fully mixed in. Right before serving, pour in the sparkling cider and gently stir to combine. Be careful not to stir too vigorously to preserve the bubbles.
- Garnish: Add fresh strawberries and lemon slices into the pitcher for extra flavor and a pretty presentation.
- Serve: Pour into glasses filled with ice and garnish each glass with a strawberry and a sprig of mint for a finishing touch.
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