Brazil Nut Free Lemonade Berry Infused Water
Fresh strawberries steeped in maple syrup, bright lemon juice, and a fizzy finish make this drink feel genuinely special without any complicated steps. The trick is letting the berries sit in the cooled syrup long enough to release their juice, which gives the whole pitcher a gorgeous blush color and a naturally sweet depth. Maple syrup stands in beautifully for refined sugar here, and because every ingredient is whole and straightforward, there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden additives or allergen warnings. The combination of still and sparkling water keeps things lively right up until the last sip. A handful of ice, a lemon slice, and a sprig of fresh mint turn each glass into something you'd happily serve at a summer brunch or a backyard gathering. It's refreshing, crowd-pleasing, and comes together with almost no effort.
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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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