Gluten Free Classic Berry Sparkling Water
Fresh berries, a squeeze of lemon, and a touch of sugar come together in a pitcher to create something that feels genuinely special without any complicated technique. Muddling the fruit releases those deep, jewel-toned juices and lets everything bloom before the sparkling water even enters the picture — that ten-minute rest makes a real difference in flavor. The result is a vibrant, lightly sweet drink with natural fruit flavor and a satisfying fizz that store-bought flavored waters just can't match. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swapping required — it's just clean, simple refreshment. Straining the mixture before pouring gives each glass a beautifully clear, ruby-hued drink that looks as good as it tastes. A sprig of fresh mint on top makes it feel like something you'd order at a nice brunch spot, but you made it at home in minutes.
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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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