Strawberry Lemon Sparkling Drink (Printable Version)

A bright blend of strawberries, lemon juice, and sparkling water for a refreshing treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit Base

01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, approximately 2 lemons
03 - 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup

→ Liquid

04 - 2 cups sparkling water, chilled

→ Garnish

05 - 4 lemon slices
06 - 4 whole strawberries
07 - Fresh mint leaves

→ Ice

08 - 1 cup ice cubes

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - In a blender, combine sliced strawberries, lemon juice, and honey or agave syrup. Process until smooth.
02 - Pass the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove seeds and pulp.
03 - Fill four glasses with ice cubes.
04 - Divide the strawberry-lemon mixture evenly among the four glasses.
05 - Top each glass with sparkling water and stir gently to combine.
06 - Garnish each glass with one lemon slice, one whole strawberry, and fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under ten minutes, which means you can make it on a whim when guests arrive or when the heat makes you want something refreshing instantly.
  • The balance of tart lemon and sweet strawberries tastes elegant but genuinely simple, so you'll find yourself making it again and again without thinking twice.
02 -
  • Don't skip the straining step thinking it won't matter—those tiny seeds get caught in your teeth and feel gritty, whereas strained juice feels clean and polished.
  • If you blend too long, the strawberries break down into pulp that won't strain well, so pulse just until smooth rather than going for a fine paste.
03 -
  • Freeze extra puree in ice cube trays and pop a cube into plain sparkling water anytime you want an instant mocktail without the blending and straining.
  • If guests want it sweeter, keep a small bottle of honey nearby so they can adjust to their taste rather than you guessing what everyone prefers.
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