Description
This Valentine’s Day Mocktail is a refreshing and fruity non-alcoholic beverage perfect for celebrating with a sweet and tangy twist. It combines raspberry simple syrup and freshly squeezed lemon juice, topped with lemon-lime soda for a bubbly finish. Ready in just 5 minutes, this mocktail is an ideal drink to enjoy on Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Mocktail Ingredients
- 1 oz raspberry simple syrup*
- 1 oz lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 4 oz lemon-lime soda
- Ice, a handful
Instructions
- Mix raspberry syrup and lemon juice: Stir the 1 oz of raspberry simple syrup and 1 oz of freshly squeezed lemon juice together in a cocktail glass until combined.
- Add ice: Add a handful of ice cubes to the glass to chill the mixture.
- Top with soda: Pour 4 oz of lemon-lime soda over the ice and syrup mixture, filling the glass.
- Gently stir: Give the drink a gentle stir to blend the flavors before serving immediately.
Notes
- You can prepare raspberry simple syrup by simmering equal parts sugar and water with fresh or frozen raspberries until syrupy, then strain.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of simple syrup according to taste.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Serve immediately with a garnish like a lemon slice or fresh raspberry for extra appeal.
