Strawberry-flavored cocktail/mocktail base
A strawberry-flavored cocktail or mocktail base is a sweet, fruit-forward liquid mixture used as a foundation for mixed drinks. It typically combines strawberry puree or syrup with citrus juice (like lemon or lime), a sweetener, and sometimes a floral or herbal note like basil or mint. While its origins are modern and global, it draws inspiration from classic fruit syrups and shrubs used in European and American bartending.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This base is primarily a source of quick energy from carbohydrates, specifically simple sugars, with negligible fat or protein. A standard serving provides a moderate amount of vitamin C from the strawberries and citrus, and contains roughly 100-150 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 26 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 45 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Folate | 15 mcg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Vitamin K | 3 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this base represents the modern craft mocktail movement, which elevates non-alcoholic drinks with complex, fresh flavors. Nutritionally, using real strawberry puree instead of just syrup adds dietary fiber and antioxidants like anthocyanins, which are less common in typical sugary mixers.
