Strawberry Mojito Mocktail

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
• 6 fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
• 1 tablespoon simple syrup
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons chilled white grape juice
• Ice
• 1/2 cup chilled sparkling water
• 1 lime wheel, for garnish

Directions

1. Add the strawberries, mint leaves, simple syrup, and lime juice to a sturdy glass. Press gently with a muddler or the back of a spoon until the berries are juicy and the mint smells fresh.
2. Stir in the white grape juice, then fill the glass with ice. Top with sparkling water and give it one gentle stir to combine without flattening the bubbles.
3. Taste and add a small squeeze of lime if it needs more brightness, or a splash of simple syrup if your berries are tart. Garnish with mint and a lime wheel, and serve right away.