MSG Free Chilled Strawberry Lime Sparkling Cooler
Few drinks feel as refreshing as a tall, ice-filled glass of something bright pink and fizzy on a warm day. This sparkling cooler is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients — fresh strawberries, real lime juice, lime zest, and maple syrup — so you know exactly what's going into every sip. That matters a lot when you're avoiding flavor enhancers and additives that sneak into so many bottled drinks and powdered mixes. The strawberry-lime base gets blended smooth and strained for a silky, jewel-toned liquid that tastes genuinely vibrant, not artificial. A gentle pour of chilled sparkling water at the end keeps everything lively and effervescent without losing the bubbles. Garnished with a fresh mint sprig and a lime slice, it looks stunning in the glass and tastes even better than it looks. It's the kind of drink that disappears fast, so you might want to double the batch.
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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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