Dairy Free Lemonade Berry Infused Water

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.5

(25)

Bright, tangy, and bursting with real strawberry flavor, this is the kind of drink that makes a plain glass of water feel like a special occasion. Fresh strawberries are steeped in a maple syrup simple syrup until they release all their gorgeous color and sweetness, then strained into a pitcher with freshly squeezed lemon juice for a flavor that's miles ahead of anything from a powder packet or bottle. The whole thing is naturally free of dairy in every sense — no hidden cream, no butter-based shortcuts, just fruit, citrus, and a touch of natural sweetener doing all the work. A splash of sparkling water added right before serving keeps things lively and effervescent without going flat. Served over ice with a lemon slice and fresh mint, it looks stunning on a table and tastes even better than it looks. This is the perfect pitcher drink for warm afternoons, brunches, or anyone who just wants something refreshing that feels a little elevated.

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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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