Xanthan Gum Free Classic Berry Sparkling Water
Fresh berries, a squeeze of lemon, and a touch of sugar are all it takes to turn plain sparkling water into something genuinely special. Muddling the fruit releases those deep, jammy juices and lets them meld with the lemon before the bubbles ever hit the pitcher — the result is a drink that tastes far more vibrant than anything bottled. For anyone navigating ingredient labels on flavored beverages, this homemade approach sidesteps the additives and stabilizers that often sneak into store-bought sparkling drinks. Every single ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like, which makes it a genuinely clean and refreshing choice. The fine mesh straining step keeps the texture silky smooth while still delivering all that gorgeous berry color. A sprig of mint on top makes it feel like something you'd order at a nice brunch spot, but it comes together in minutes right in your own kitchen.
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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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