MSG Free Classic Berry Sparkling Water
There is something genuinely refreshing about a drink this vibrant and this simple — crushed fresh berries, a squeeze of lemon, a touch of sugar, and chilled sparkling water come together in a way that feels almost too pretty to drink. The muddling step is the real secret here, coaxing deep, jewel-toned juice out of the fruit and letting it meld with the lemon before the bubbles ever enter the picture. Because everything in this pitcher is whole and fresh, you never have to second-guess a label or wonder what's hiding in a flavoring blend. Store-bought flavored sparkling waters and sodas can be surprisingly tricky territory, but this one is made entirely from ingredients you can see and taste. Straining the muddled berries gives you a beautifully clear, rosy drink that looks like something from a fancy brunch spread. A sprig of fresh mint on top takes it from casual to genuinely elegant with zero extra effort. It's the kind of drink that makes plain water feel like a distant memory.
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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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