Emulsifier Free Lemonade Berry Infused Water

Bright, tangy, and flushed with the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries, this drink is the kind of thing you want to sip on a warm afternoon with absolutely no fuss. Many store-bought flavored waters and lemonades sneak in emulsifiers to stabilize texture or extend shelf life, so making your own is the cleanest way to know exactly what's in your glass. Here, a quick maple syrup simple syrup does all the sweetening, and real strawberries are steeped directly into it to pull out their gorgeous color and juice. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice keeps everything bright and tart, while a splash of sparkling water added right before serving gives it a lively, celebratory fizz. The whole process is straightforward and the result looks stunning — especially with a lemon slice and a sprig of mint tucked into each glass. It's the kind of drink that feels fancy enough for a gathering but honest enough for a Tuesday.

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