Strawberry Lemonade Sparkling Drink (Printable)

A vibrant blend of fresh strawberries, lemon, and sparkling water for a refreshing summer beverage.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 1 lemon, sliced for garnish

→ Juices

03 - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

→ Sweetener

04 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar or 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

→ Liquids

05 - 2 cups cold sparkling water
06 - 1/2 cup cold water

→ Ice

07 - 1 cup ice cubes

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine strawberries, lemon juice, sugar or honey, and cold water in a blender. Blend until smooth.
02 - Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove seeds and pulp.
03 - Add ice to the pitcher, then pour in sparkling water. Stir gently to combine.
04 - Taste the mocktail and adjust sweetness as needed by adding more sugar or honey.
05 - Pour into glasses filled with extra ice and garnish with lemon slices and whole strawberries.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required
  • Naturally refreshing and perfect for hot summer days
  • Vegan and gluten-free, accommodating various dietary needs
  • Beautiful presentation that impresses guests at any gathering
  • Easily customizable with different sweeteners or flavor additions
  • Uses fresh, wholesome ingredients with no artificial flavors
02 -
  • Always use freshly squeezed lemon juice rather than bottled for the brightest, most authentic flavor
  • Chill all your ingredients beforehand so the ice lasts longer and doesn't dilute the drink too quickly
  • Add the sparkling water just before serving to maintain maximum fizz and effervescence
  • If making ahead, prepare the strawberry-lemon base and refrigerate, then add ice and sparkling water when ready to serve
  • For a more intense strawberry color, add a few drops of natural strawberry puree or a tiny amount of beet juice
  • Store any leftover base in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days
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