Gut Friendly Lemonade Berry Infused Water
Fresh strawberries, real lemon juice, and a touch of maple syrup come together in a drink that feels genuinely refreshing rather than cloyingly sweet. The process of steeping the berries in the cooled maple syrup is a small but brilliant step — it coaxes out deep, jammy strawberry flavor without any added refined sugar or artificial sweeteners that can be rough on a sensitive digestive system. Maple syrup brings a gentler sweetness that sits much easier than processed alternatives, making this a smarter choice for anyone keeping a close eye on what they're putting into their body. The combination of still and sparkling water gives it a lively, effervescent finish that makes it feel like a treat without any of the gut-disrupting ingredients found in store-bought flavored drinks or sodas. A handful of ice, a lemon slice, and a sprig of fresh mint turn it into something you'd happily serve at a summer gathering or sip slowly on a quiet afternoon. It's the kind of drink that proves clean, gut-conscious eating doesn't have to feel like a compromise.
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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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