Ginger Free Chilled Strawberry Lime Sparkling Cooler
Few drinks nail that balance of bright, fruity, and refreshing quite like this sparkling strawberry-lime cooler. Fresh strawberries are blended smooth with real lime juice, lime zest, and a touch of maple syrup, then strained into a silky base that's genuinely vibrant in both color and flavor. The whole thing gets a lift from chilled sparkling water stirred in gently at the last moment, so every sip has that satisfying fizz without going flat. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to ginger — which sneaks into a surprising number of flavored drinks, mixers, and store-bought lemonades — this recipe is a clean, confident alternative made entirely from whole, easy-to-verify ingredients. The maple syrup adds just enough sweetness to round out the tartness without tipping into sugary territory. Served over ice with a lime slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks like something you'd order at a nice brunch spot, but it comes together in your own kitchen with almost no effort.
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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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