Barley Free Lemonade Berry Infused Water
Fresh strawberries steeped in maple syrup, bright lemon juice, and a splash of sparkling water come together in a drink that feels genuinely special without requiring much effort at all. The steeping step is the secret — pressing the berries into the cooled syrup coaxes out a deep, jammy flavor that plain fruit-infused water just can't match. Maple syrup stands in beautifully as the sweetener here, keeping everything naturally derived and free from any grain-based additives that can sneak into processed syrups or flavored mixes. Every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, which makes this a stress-free pour for anyone navigating grain sensitivities. Adding the sparkling water right before serving keeps that satisfying fizz intact, so the last glass is just as lively as the first. Dress it up with a lemon slice and a sprig of mint and it looks like something from a restaurant patio — no one needs to know how simple it actually was.
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4 servings
For the simple syrup
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup water
For the infused water
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4 lemons)
- 4 cups cold still water
- 1 cup sparkling water
For serving
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 4 lemon slices (optional)
- 4 fresh mint sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the maple syrup and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the syrup is fully dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
- 2
Add the hulled and halved strawberries to the cooled maple syrup and press gently with a spoon to release their juice. Let the berries steep for 15 minutes, then strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a large pitcher, pressing the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
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