Citrus Berry Crush Mocktail

Raise your hand if you like fruity drinks with a side of refreshing and delicious. …if you’re not raising your hand, this might be where we part ways for today, but I really hope you’ll stick around for today’s easy mocktail (and optional cocktail) recipe! I love mixing up new cocktails in the kitchen, especially when I can really get creative with ingredients. And to be honest – sometimes alcohol just doesn’t strike my fancy when it’s super hot, but I still want a drink that’s fun, which is where this easy summer mocktail recipe comes into play. For this drink, I used muddled raspberries, strawberries and blueberries, Lemon La Croix and fresh lime poured over crushed ice. Can you tell I’m on a La Croix bender? Something about that fizzy nectar just speaks to me! Especially when it’s as hot as it has been here in Hawaii. Let’s dive right in to this simple mocktail, shall we?

I love this recipe for a couple reasons:

1. It’s incredibly refreshing. I mean, the crushed ice is fantastic, but the fruit and fizz just add that extra pizzazz!

2. You can add alcohol. Making it with the addition of KōHana Hawaiian Rum is equally delicious. I love this particular rum, because it’s made locally and distilled in small batches for premium taste.

You Will Need:

4 tablespoons fruit puree (I combined strawberries, raspberries and blueberries, but feel free to use other fruit you love!)

1 can Lemon La Croix (I think lime would be equally delish!)

1 fresh lime wedge

crushed ice

1. Muddle the fruit in the bottom of a glass tumbler or copper mug. My copper mugs stay in the freezer so they’re at-the-ready for drinks 🙂

2. Add in crushed ice.

3. Pour La Croix over ice and stir well.

4. Squeeze fresh lime on top and enjoy!