Hazelnut Free Lemonade Berry Infused Water
Fresh strawberries steeped in maple syrup, bright lemon juice, and a fizzy finish make this infused water feel like a serious upgrade from anything you'd grab off a store shelf. The process is simple but thoughtful — gently pressing the berries into the cooled syrup coaxes out their natural sweetness before the whole thing gets strained into a clean, jewel-toned base. Maple syrup stands in beautifully as the sweetener here, giving the drink a subtle depth that plain sugar just can't match. Adding the sparkling water right before serving keeps every glass lively and effervescent rather than flat. A handful of ice, a lemon slice, and a sprig of fresh mint turn it into something you'd genuinely want to photograph before drinking. Every ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination stress involved — just a gorgeous, refreshing pitcher ready to go.
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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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