Mustard Free Chilled Strawberry Lime Sparkling Cooler
Fresh strawberries blended with lime juice, a touch of maple syrup, and bright lime zest create a vibrant 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 all to life with a satisfying fizz. It's the kind of drink that looks stunning on a table without requiring any complicated technique or hard-to-find ingredients. For anyone navigating condiment-heavy menus or packaged drink mixes that sneak in unexpected additives, making this from scratch means you know exactly what's in every sip. The maple syrup adds just enough sweetness to balance the tartness of the lime without tipping into cloying territory. Garnished with a fresh mint sprig and a lime wheel, it's effortlessly pretty — 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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