Mushroom Free Lemonade Berry Infused Water
Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, this strawberry lemonade sparkler is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a celebration. Fresh strawberries are steeped in a maple syrup simple syrup until they release all their jammy, sun-ripened juice, which then gets blended with real squeezed lemon and a hit of sparkling water for a fizzy, refreshing finish. Every single ingredient here is clean and plant-based, so there's absolutely nothing to second-guess — no hidden additives, no processed flavorings, just fruit, citrus, and a touch of natural sweetness. The technique of pressing and straining the berries means you get deep strawberry flavor without any pulpy texture, just a gorgeous rosy liquid that looks stunning over ice. A few lemon slices and fresh mint on top take it from casual to genuinely impressive with almost zero extra effort. It's the perfect pitcher drink for warm weather gatherings, and it scales up beautifully if you're making it for a crowd.
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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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