Pregnancy Friendly Lemonade Berry Infused Water
Staying well-hydrated during pregnancy is one of those simple things that makes a real difference, and plain water can get boring fast. This sparkling strawberry lemonade is a genuinely refreshing upgrade — bright, lightly sweet, and made entirely from ingredients you can feel good about. Fresh strawberries are steeped in a maple syrup simple syrup to pull out every bit of their natural flavor before being strained into a pitcher with real squeezed lemon juice. The result is a beautifully rosy, tangy drink that gets a gentle fizz from a splash of sparkling water added right before serving. Maple syrup keeps things naturally sweetened without any refined sugar, and there's no caffeine, artificial coloring, or anything to second-guess. A handful of ice, a lemon slice, and a sprig of fresh mint turn it into something that feels almost fancy — perfect for sipping on a warm afternoon or serving at a baby shower. It's the kind of drink that makes hydration feel like a treat rather than a chore.
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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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