Description
A creamy, nostalgic mocktail that balances tart strawberries, sweet cream, and vanilla bean. This restaurant-quality drink is ready in under 10 minutes and offers a sophisticated, alcohol-free treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
- 1 cup soda water or club soda, very cold
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash and hull the strawberries. If large, chop in half. Place in a bowl, sprinkle with sugar, toss to coat, and let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
- Transfer the macerated strawberries and their juices to a blender. Add the cream and vanilla. Blend on high speed for 30 seconds until smooth.
- Fill tall glasses halfway with ice cubes.
- Slowly pour the strawberry-cream mixture over the ice to create a marbled effect.
- Top off each glass with cold soda water, pouring slowly down the side to preserve carbonation.
- Gently stir with a long spoon to mix. Garnish with a strawberry slice or mint sprig and serve immediately.
Notes
Chill all ingredients and glasses beforehand for the best texture. Do not add soda water until serving time to prevent it from going flat. The drink is best served immediately. For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approx. 12-
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 26
- Sodium: 45
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
Keywords: mocktail, strawberry soda, creamy drink, alcohol-free, summer drink, homemade soda, vanilla strawberry, easy recipes