Water-Based Mocktails Fresh Fruit (Printer-friendly)

Enjoy hydrating drinks made with cold water, fruit, and herbs for a delicious, refreshing alternative.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 4 cups cold filtered water
02 - 1 cup ice cubes

→ Flavor Variations

03 - 1 tablespoon sugar-free strawberry syrup
04 - 1 tablespoon sugar-free lemon-lime syrup
05 - 1 tablespoon peach-flavored water enhancer
06 - 1 tablespoon sugar-free coconut syrup

→ Fresh Add-Ins

07 - 1/2 lemon, sliced
08 - 1/2 lime, sliced
09 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
10 - 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
11 - 1/2 small cucumber, sliced

→ Optional Garnishes

12 - Lemon wheels
13 - Mint sprigs
14 - Edible flowers

# Directions:

01 - Fill a large pitcher or two tall glasses with ice cubes.
02 - Pour in the cold filtered water over the ice.
03 - Add your selected syrup or water enhancer and stir thoroughly until well combined.
04 - Place the sliced fruit, cucumber, and mint leaves into the water to infuse flavors.
05 - Gently stir and let sit for 2 to 3 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
06 - Pour into glasses, garnish as desired, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Super easy to customize with your favorite flavors
  • No added sugar and ideal for hydration
02 -
  • This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and low calorie for most diets
  • Always check labels for hidden allergens or artificial sweeteners if sensitive
03 -
  • Mix two syrups for fun flavors like strawberry & lemon-lime
  • For a sparkling option, swap some water for chilled sparkling water
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