Celery Free Chilled Strawberry Lime Sparkling Cooler
Few drinks feel as instantly refreshing as a tall glass of something pink, bubbly, and bright with citrus. Fresh strawberries get blended with lime juice, lime zest, and a touch of maple syrup before being strained into a silky, jewel-toned base that's completely free of any hidden additives or allergens. The straining step is what makes this drink feel genuinely elegant — you get all the flavor of ripe strawberries without any pulp getting in the way of that clean, sparkling finish. Chilling the base before adding the sparkling water is a small but smart move that keeps every sip cold and fizzy from the first glass to the last. A gentle stir is all it takes to bring the two together without losing those precious bubbles. Served over ice with a lime slice and a sprig of fresh mint, this cooler looks like something you'd order at a rooftop bar — but it comes together in your own kitchen with just a blender and a strainer.
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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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