Mushroom Free Chilled Strawberry Lime Sparkling Cooler
Bright, fruity, and fizzing with fresh flavor, this chilled strawberry-lime cooler is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a celebration. Real strawberries get blended with fresh lime juice, lime zest, and a touch of maple syrup before being strained into a silky, jewel-toned base — no artificial flavors, no mystery syrups, just clean and vibrant ingredients. The sparkling water gets folded in gently right before serving so every glass stays beautifully effervescent. Pouring it over ice and finishing with a lime slice and a sprig of fresh mint turns a simple homemade drink into something that looks genuinely impressive. For anyone navigating ingredient sensitivities, this recipe is naturally free of anything fungal or fermented — every component is straightforward and easy to verify. It's refreshing enough for a backyard gathering but simple enough to whip up on a quiet weekday afternoon.
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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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