Rice Free Classic Berry Sparkling Water
Bright, fizzy, and bursting with real fruit flavor, this sparkling water is the kind of drink that makes any ordinary afternoon feel a little more special. Fresh mixed berries get muddled with lemon juice and just a touch of sugar, releasing deep, jewel-toned juices before the sparkling water ever hits the pitcher. That short resting period is the secret — it lets the flavors bloom so every sip tastes genuinely fruity rather than faint or watery. Straining the mixture into ice-filled glasses gives you a beautifully clear, vibrant drink with none of the pulp getting in the way. Every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free, so there's no label-reading required and no hidden fillers to worry about. A sprig of fresh mint on top takes it from refreshing to downright elegant, and the whole thing comes together 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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