Fish Free Lemonade Berry Infused Water

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.5

(25)

Bright, juicy, and just the right amount of fizzy, 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 natural sweetness before being strained into a pitcher with real-squeezed lemon juice. The result is a beautifully layered flavor — fruity, tart, and lightly sweet — without a drop of artificial anything. A splash of sparkling water added right before serving keeps things lively and effervescent in the glass. Since every single ingredient here is plant-based and straightforwardly wholesome, there's zero guesswork about what you're drinking. Garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint to make it look as good as it tastes. It's the kind of thing you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week long.

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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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