Wheat Free Garden Strawberry Lime Cooler
This refreshing drink is the kind of thing you want in your hand the moment warm weather hits — bright, fruity, and just tart enough to keep you coming back for another sip. A homemade strawberry-lime syrup made with fresh berries, maple syrup, and lime zest does all the heavy lifting here, delivering a deep pink, naturally sweet base that tastes far more special than anything from a bottle. Because every single ingredient in this cooler is naturally grain-free, there's zero need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking in. The syrup comes together in under ten minutes on the stovetop, and once it's strained and chilled, assembly is as simple as pouring over ice and topping with sparkling water. Fresh mint and lime wheels make it look like something from a garden party menu, but honestly the effort is minimal. It's the kind of drink that works just as well for a quiet afternoon as it does for a crowd.
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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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