Carrageenan Free Classic Berry Sparkling Water
Fresh berries, a squeeze of lemon, and chilled sparkling water — this drink is as refreshing as it sounds and genuinely beautiful to serve. Many flavored sparkling waters and sodas on store shelves rely on carrageenan or other additives as stabilizers or emulsifiers, which makes finding a clean, fuss-free option harder than it should be. Making it yourself means you know exactly what's going in the glass: real fruit, a little sugar, and bubbles. The muddling step is key — crushing the berries and letting them rest for ten minutes pulls out deep, jewel-toned juice that infuses every sip with bright, natural flavor. A quick strain keeps the texture smooth and the carbonation intact right up until it hits the ice. Whether you're serving it at a summer gathering or just treating yourself on a Tuesday, this is the kind of drink that makes plain water feel like a special occasion.
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4 servings
- 1 cup fresh mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries), hulled and halved if large
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 4 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 4 fresh mint sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the berries, lemon juice, and sugar in a pitcher. Muddle with a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon until the berries are well crushed and the sugar has dissolved into the juice, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Let the crushed berry mixture sit for 10 minutes so the flavors meld and the juices deepen in color.
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