Coconut Free Chilled Strawberry Lime Sparkling Cooler
Fresh strawberries blended with lime juice, a touch of maple syrup, and bright lime zest create a vibrant, jewel-toned base that tastes like summer in a glass. The mixture gets strained until silky smooth, then chilled before a gentle pour of sparkling water brings it to life with just the right amount of fizz. It's the kind of drink that looks like it came from a fancy café but comes together with a blender and a fine-mesh strainer. Many store-bought sparkling beverages sneak in coconut water or coconut-derived sweeteners, so making your own means you know exactly what's in every sip. Maple syrup does the sweetening here, keeping things completely plant-based and free from any tropical additives. Served over ice with a lime slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it's as gorgeous to look at as it is refreshing to drink — perfect for a backyard gathering 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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