Shellfish Free Garden Strawberry Lime Cooler
This vibrant cooler is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel like a celebration. Fresh strawberries are simmered down with maple syrup, lime zest, and a splash of water until they release a gorgeous deep-pink syrup that tastes like summer in a glass. Straining the mixture gives you a silky, jewel-toned base that pairs beautifully with bright fresh lime juice and fizzy sparkling water. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, so there's zero guesswork about what's in your glass — no hidden additives, no complicated sourcing. The whole process is surprisingly quick, and the result looks stunning with a lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint tucked into each glass. It's equally at home at a backyard cookout, a brunch spread, or just a quiet afternoon when you want something a little more special than plain lemonade.
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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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