Hazelnut Free Garden Strawberry Lime Cooler
Fresh strawberries and bright lime come together in a drink that tastes like summer in a glass. The homemade strawberry-lime syrup is the real star here — simmered with maple syrup and lime zest until it turns a gorgeous deep pink, then strained into a silky, jewel-toned base that's miles better than anything from a bottle. Topped with chilled sparkling water and poured over ice, it's refreshing, lightly sweet, and just tart enough to keep you coming back for another sip. Every single ingredient in this cooler is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination anxiety to worry about. It's a great option for backyard gatherings where you want something crowd-pleasing that everyone can safely enjoy. A sprig of fresh mint and a lime wheel on the rim make it look like something from a fancy café, but the whole thing comes together with minimal effort and a handful of simple, wholesome ingredients.
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4 servings
For the strawberry-lime syrup
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup water
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 tbsp lime zest (from about 2 limes)
For the cooler
- ½ cup fresh lime juice (from about 4 limes)
- 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- 4 fresh mint sprigs (optional)
- 4 lime wheels or wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the maple syrup, water, strawberries, and lime zest in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries soften and begin to break down and the syrup turns a deep pink, about 4–5 minutes.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool for 15 minutes. Pour through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing the solids firmly with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
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