Rice Free Chilled Strawberry Lime Sparkling Cooler
Bright, juicy strawberries blended with fresh lime juice and a touch of maple syrup make this sparkling cooler one of those drinks that looks like it came from a fancy café but comes together in your own kitchen with almost no effort. The whole base gets strained until silky smooth, so every sip is clean and refreshing without any pulpy texture getting in the way. Chilling the strawberry-lime mixture before adding the sparkling water is the small step that makes a big difference — it keeps everything cold and preserves those bubbles right up until the moment you pour. A gentle stir is all it takes to bring the two together, so you get that satisfying fizz in every glass. Naturally free of grains and grain-derived ingredients, this cooler is built entirely from fruit, citrus, and a drizzle of maple syrup, so there's nothing hidden to second-guess. Garnished with a lime slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it's as pretty as it is delicious — perfect for a warm afternoon or whenever you need something a little more special than plain water.
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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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