Strawberry Mint Sparkling Drink
A refreshing drink that combines date purée, strawberry and mint for a perfect addition to brunch or an afternoon pick-me-up.
Strawberries and mint come together well in this pretty, fizzy drink. It’s ideal for serving with brunch or enjoying as a sweet-—but not sugary—-afternoon pick-me-up.
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen strawberries, thawed
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 handful mint leaves
- 3⁄4 cup date purée (see ingredients and recipe below)
- 2 quarts seltzer or sparkling water
Date purée:
- 1 cup pitted deglet noor dates
- 1⁄2 cup hot water
Preparation
1. For date purée, cover dates with hot water in a bowl. Let soak at least 30 minutes or overnight. Purée in a blender or food processor until smooth.
2. In a blender or food processor, thoroughly blend strawberries, juice, mint, and date purée. Filter mixture through a fine strainer, reserving liquid. Top 1⁄4 cup of strained purée with 1 cup of seltzer.
See also Non-Alcoholic Party Drinks
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 8
- Calories 63
- Carbohydrate Content 15 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 0 g
- Fiber Content 0 g
- Protein Content 0 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0 g
- Sodium Content 0 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g
- Trans Fat Content 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content 0 g