Bedtime Mocktail Series: Strawberry Chamomile Palomas

With sweet strawberry, floral chamomile, and a hint of citrus, this simple, calming mocktail is designed to bring relaxation into your evenings.

Strawberries and chamomile tea make a perfect pairing, balancing bright, fruity notes with soft floral undertones. But they offer more than just great flavor—both ingredients have been linked to better sleep.

Strawberries contain melatonin and vitamin C, both of which may support healthy sleep cycles. Some studies suggest that these compounds help regulate rest and promote relaxation.

Meanwhile, chamomile tea is well known for its calming properties. Easily accessible and simple to prepare, it contains apigenin, an antioxidant that interacts with receptors in the brain and may help to encourage relaxation and improve sleep quality.

Together with lemon and naturally sweetened with honey, these ingredients create a deliciously soothing mocktail to help you unwind at the end of the day.

Bedtime Mocktail Series: Strawberry Chamomile Paloma

Photo courtesy of Natalie Battaglia.

Strawberry Chamomile Palomas

Ingredients

¼ cup of strawberries, fresh or thawed
1 tablespoon of water
1 chamomile teabag
1 teaspoon of honey*
1 oz (30 ml) lemon juice
Optional: extra strawberry, lemon and/or edible flowers to garnish

Method

Brew the chamomile tea according to the packet instructions. While the tea is still warm, add the honey and stir through to dissolve. Set aside to cool. You will have enough tea for 3 mocktails.
Using a small blender or immersion blender, blend strawberries and water together to create a puree. Add some extra water to facilitate blending if required.
Place strawberry puree, chilled chamomile tea and lemon juice into a shaker with 3-4 ice cubes. Replace the lid and shake for 15-20 seconds until combined.
Strain over fresh ice into a short tumbler and garnish with strawberry, lemon and/or edible flowers.
Note: the sweetness of strawberries can vary depending on the season. Add a little extra honey if you’re strawberries are a little sour.

Photo courtesy of Natalie Battaglia.

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Natalie is the founder of the mocktail recipe blog The Mindful Mocktail. She creates sophisticated, nourishing non-alcoholic cocktails and encourages readers to explore a life with less alcohol. Referred to as a thought leader in the alcohol-free space, Natalie has a passion for making non-alcoholic drinks exciting and delicious.