Rice Free Garden Strawberry Lime Cooler
This vibrant, fruit-forward cooler is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel like a celebration. Fresh strawberries are simmered down with maple syrup, water, and bright lime zest into a gorgeous deep-pink syrup that tastes like summer in a glass. A generous pour of fresh lime juice sharpens everything up, and the chilled sparkling water adds just the right amount of fizz to keep it refreshing without being too sweet. Naturally, there's nothing grain-based anywhere near this recipe — it's built entirely from fruit, citrus, and a touch of natural sweetener, so it fits effortlessly into a grain-free lifestyle without any substitutions or workarounds. The syrup comes together in under ten minutes on the stovetop, and once it's strained and cooled, assembly is as simple as pouring over ice. A sprig of fresh mint and a lime wheel on the rim make it look like something you'd pay good money for at a rooftop bar. Make a double batch of the syrup and keep it in the fridge — you'll want this one on repeat all season long.
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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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