Fruit powder is one of the cleanest ways to make flavoured mocktails — no artificial syrups, no added sugar, just the concentrated taste of real fruit dissolved in a drink. Strawberry powder from Rootiva Organic dissolves easily in cold and sparkling liquids and gives a naturally pink colour without any colouring agents.
Recipe 1 — Strawberry Lime Fizz
Serves 1 | Prep: 2 minutes
- • 1½ teaspoons Rootiva strawberry powder
- • 200ml sparkling water
- • Juice of ½ lime
- • 5–6 mint leaves
- • Ice
Method: Dissolve strawberry powder in 2 tablespoons of still water first (this prevents clumping in the sparkling water). Add lime juice. Pour over ice in a tall glass. Top with sparkling water. Stir gently. Add mint.
Recipe 2 — Strawberry Guava Cooler
Serves 1 | Prep: 3 minutes
- • 1 teaspoon Rootiva strawberry powder
- • 1 teaspoon Rootiva pink guava powder
- • 250ml chilled coconut water
- • Squeeze of lemon
- • Ice and a pinch of black salt
Method: Mix both powders into 3 tablespoons of still water to form a smooth slurry. Combine with coconut water. Add lemon and black salt. Pour over ice.
Tips for using fruit powder in drinks
- • Always pre-dissolve powder in a small amount of still water before adding to sparkling liquid — adding directly to carbonated water causes fizzing and clumping
- • Use a cocktail shaker for a more thoroughly mixed, slightly frothy result
- • Fruit powder rim: mix 1 teaspoon strawberry powder with ½ teaspoon salt, spread on a plate, rim the glass before filling
FAQ
How much strawberry powder per glass of mocktail?
1–2 teaspoons per 250ml glass is the standard range. Start with 1 teaspoon and add more to taste. The intensity of flavour varies by batch and personal preference.
Can I use fruit powder in hot drinks?
Yes, but dissolve in cold or warm water first. Avoid adding directly to boiling water — high temperatures degrade some heat-sensitive compounds and can cause clumping.