Carrageenan Free Chilled Strawberry Lime Sparkling Cooler
Fresh strawberries, bright lime juice, and a touch of maple syrup come together in a drink that tastes like summer in a glass. The whole thing gets blended smooth, strained for a silky finish, and then lifted with chilled sparkling water right before serving — so every sip is crisp, fruity, and beautifully effervescent. Many store-bought sparkling beverages and flavored drinks rely on carrageenan as a stabilizer or thickener, which makes finding a clean option trickier than it should be. This recipe sidesteps all of that entirely, using nothing but whole fruit, citrus, natural sweetener, and plain sparkling water. The straining step is a small but worthwhile move — it removes the pulp and seeds so the base is smooth and restaurant-quality without any additives doing the work. Garnished with a lime slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks just as good as it tastes, making it an easy crowd-pleaser for backyard gatherings or a quiet afternoon treat.
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4 servings
- 32 medium strawberries (about 400 g), hulled and halved
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup cold water
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
For serving
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 4 lime slices (optional)
- 4 fresh mint sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the strawberries, lime juice, maple syrup, cold water, and lime zest in a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
- 2
Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh strainer set over a pitcher, pressing the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
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