Sesame Free Lemonade Berry Infused Water
Fresh strawberries steeped in maple syrup, bright lemon juice, and a fizzy finish make this drink feel like summer in a glass. The process is simple but thoughtful — gently pressing the berries into the cooled syrup coaxes out their natural sweetness before everything gets strained into a clean, jewel-toned base. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener here, giving the drink a subtle depth that plain sugar just can't match. Because every ingredient is whole and straightforward, there's zero need to scan labels for hidden additives or worry about cross-contact from processed condiments. The sparkling water gets added right at the end so you keep that satisfying effervescence all the way to the last sip. A few lemon slices and fresh mint on top make it look like something you'd pay good money for at a café, but it comes together in your own kitchen with almost no effort.
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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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