Strawberry Lemon Mocktail

Ingredients:

• 4 to 5 strawberries, stems removed and strawberries chopped (plus more to taste for optional garnish)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice, from about ½ of a lime
• 8 to 10 fresh mint leaves, plus more to taste for optional garnish
• ½ to 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, or to taste (depending on how sweet you like things)
• Ice cubes or crushed ice, enough to fill the glass about halfway
• Hal’s Lemon Seltzer Waters, enough to top up glass
• Lime slices, garnish to taste (optional)

Instructions:

1. Place strawberries, lime juice, mint leaves and honey (or maple syrup) in a short drink glass and muddle (basically mash everything to break down get the strawberries and mint to release their juices and flavors) with a wooden spoon.

   *Note: The more you muddle, the more you’ll extract the juices and flavors from the berries and mint. It’s okay if there are some visible pieces of strawberry left. Muddle until you’ve reached the consistency you like best.
2. Add ice cubes to the glass, filling about halfway, then top up with seltzer water. Stir to combine everything. Garnish with a strawberry, a lime slice and/or more fresh mint, if desired. Serve and enjoy!

   *Note: If you like things sweeter, you can add more honey or maple syrup to taste.