Macadamia Free Lemonade Berry Infused Water
Fresh strawberries steeped in a maple syrup base give this drink a naturally vibrant color and a sweetness that feels a little more interesting than plain sugar. The combination of bright lemon juice, still water, and a last-minute pour of sparkling water means every glass has a gentle fizz that makes it feel genuinely special. Pressing the berries to release their juice before straining creates a beautifully tinted, fruit-forward base that tastes like summer in a pitcher. A sprig of fresh mint and a lemon slice on the rim take it from casual to something you'd happily serve at a backyard gathering or a weekend brunch. There are no hidden additives or store-bought flavor syrups to worry about here — just whole fruit, citrus, and a handful of clean pantry staples. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive but comes together with almost no effort at all.
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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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