Strawberries and Cream Mocktail
This Strawberries and Cream Mocktail recipe is the perfect refreshing beverage! A splash of cream makes this mocktail reminiscent of a strawberry creamsicle. Enjoy an easy mocktail recipe without the hangover you’d get from alcohol.
I personally have found mocktail-making at home to bring me a lot of comfort as a former alcohol drinker. I used to love ordering craft cocktails, but after one horrible hangover in 2020, I decided to give it up for good, and I will never go back! This Strawberries & Cream Mocktail reminds me of drinking a mixed drink on a patio on a hot summer day.
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Alcohol-Free Strawberries and Cream Mocktail
Whether you’re serving up some pretty-in-pink drinks for your Valentine’s Day (or Galentine’s Day!) or you’re prepping some alcohol-free drinks for your backyard summer barbecue, these Strawberries and Cream Mocktails are perfect for any occasion. This easy mocktail recipe is a great way to have fun with an adult beverage without the alcohol. The fresh strawberries, raspberries, and lemon make this bright drink perfectly refreshing for a hot day or a girl’s night any time of year!
I personally love life even more without alcohol. I slowly stopped drinking starting in 2020 after one horrible wine-induced hangover at the start of the pandemic. After debilitating dehydration and anxiety took over my body for two days, I decided to give it up, slowly at first and now for good. I’ll still allow myself an alcoholic beverage if it’s part of a cultural experience in another country (you bet your bottom dollar I took a shot of moonshine in Costa Rica, and enjoyed an Aperol Spritz on a patio in Portugal), but beyond that, I never drink alcohol at home or anywhere in the US anymore. Everything has improved since giving up alcohol, from my skin to my energy and so much more.
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Ingredients for a Strawberries & Cream Mocktail
- Strawberries. To make a strawberry simple syrup you can use either fresh or frozen (I prefer fresh)
- Sugar
- Lemon juice
- Heavy cream. Or lighten it up a little with half & half instead!
- Sparkling water. You can use plain, strawberry, raspberry, or lemon flavored sparkling water. I used the Strawberry Lemon flavor of Pippi Prebiotic Soda!
How to Make a Strawberries & Cream Mocktail
- Make the strawberry simple syrup. Add 1 cup of strawberries to a saucepan with 1/4 cup of sugar and 6 tbsp water. Simmer for 20 minutes, then transfer to a blender. Blend, then strain into a jar with a lid using a fine mesh sieve. Let cool to room temperature.
- Add ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Add strawberry simple syrup, lemon juice, heavy cream, and ice to a cocktail shaker. Shake well, then strain into two glasses.
- Top with sparkling water. Fill the rest of the glass with sparkling water (pour slowly, as it will foam!). Top with raspberries, add a straw, and enjoy!
FAQs
Mocktail vs Cocktail: What’s the difference?
A cocktail is a mixed drink that includes alcohol along with other ingredients such as juices, syrups, sodas, and bitters. A mocktail is all of that minus the alcohol. A mocktail is a great alternative for those who are curious about a sober lifestyle. My partner and I no longer drink alcohol, but we still enjoy a zero-proof beverage at a bar or restaurant from time to time to engage in the ritual of drinking a fancy beverage while out on the town.
Why do people drink mocktails?
There are plenty of reasons why someone would choose to drink a mocktail! Someone might have an allergy to alcohol but still wants to participate in drinking a fancy beverage. Someone with an alcohol addiction might find comfort in having a beverage in hand at a social gathering. A pregnant woman might crave a cocktail but cannot drink alcohol while pregnant. Someone might just prefer to not drink alcohol, just because! Mocktails are a great way to still enjoy a fancy mixed drink without the side effects of drinking alcohol, such as the headache, dehydration, and hangover.
Can I make this mocktail vegan?
Yes! A delicious replacement for heavy cream is coconut milk or coconut cream.
Strawberries and Cream Mocktail
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 35
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Description
This Strawberries & Cream Mocktail is perfect for a girl’s night at home or a summer BBQ!
Ingredients
For the Strawberry Simple Syrup
- 2/3 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/3 cup raspberries (or just use 1 cup strawberries)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
For the Mocktail
- 1.5 oz simple syrup
- 2 oz heavy cream or half & half
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Ice
- Soda water, or sparkling water (I used Poppi Strawberry Lemon Sparkling Prebiotic Soda)
Instructions
- Make the simple syrup. Add strawberries, raspberries, sugar, and water to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 20-30 minutes, then transfer to a blender. Blend the ingredients until smooth, then pour through a fine mesh sieve. Let cool to room temperature or refrigerator before making the mocktail.
- Make the mocktail. To a cocktail shaker, add in simple syrup, lemon juice, cream, and ice. Cover and shake well. Strain into two glasses.
- Top with sparkling water. Fill the rest of the glass with sparkling water, then top with some fresh raspberries and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mocktail
- Calories: 147
- Sugar: 12.9 g
- Sodium: 13.1 mg
- Fat: 10.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 15.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 32 mg
