Peanut Free Garden Strawberry Lime Cooler
Fresh strawberries and real lime juice are the heart of this vibrant cooler, and the combination is nothing short of refreshing. A quick simmer with maple syrup and lime zest coaxes the berries into a gorgeous deep-pink syrup that tastes like summer in a glass. Once strained and stirred together with fresh lime juice and sparkling water, the result is bright, lightly sweet, and perfectly tart. For anyone navigating nut-free needs, this kind of from-scratch drink is a welcome relief — no mystery ingredients, no label-scanning, just clean, whole-food components you can trust. The whole process is straightforward and the payoff is a pitcher-worthy drink that looks stunning with a mint sprig and lime wheel on the rim. It's the kind of thing you'll want to make for backyard gatherings, weekend brunches, or honestly just a Tuesday afternoon when you need something special.
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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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