Beef Free Lemonade Berry Infused Water

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.5

(25)

Bright, tangy, and just the right amount of sweet, this strawberry lemonade infused water is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a special occasion. Fresh strawberries are steeped in a maple syrup simple syrup to coax out every drop of their jammy, sun-ripened flavor before being strained into a pitcher with real-squeezed lemon juice. The result is a naturally vibrant base that gets a lively lift from sparkling water right before serving, keeping those bubbles perfectly intact. It's completely plant-based from start to finish, so there's zero concern about any animal-derived ingredients sneaking in — just clean, wholesome refreshment. A handful of ice, a lemon slice, and a sprig of fresh mint turn each glass into something that looks as good as it tastes. Whether you're hosting a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon, this pitcher comes together with minimal effort and maximum payoff.

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Ingredients

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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