Vegetarian Lemonade Berry Infused Water

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.5

(25)

Fresh strawberries steeped in maple syrup, bright lemon juice, and a final splash of sparkling water make this drink feel genuinely special without any complicated technique. The steeping step is the real secret — pressing the berries into the warm syrup coaxes out their juice and color, giving you a deeply fruity base that tastes far more vibrant than anything from a bottle. Maple syrup stands in beautifully for refined sugar, adding a subtle warmth that plays off the tart lemon in the best way. Everything here is straightforward and plant-based, so there's no need to scan labels or second-guess a single ingredient. It's the kind of drink that looks stunning in a pitcher with ice, lemon slices, and a few sprigs of fresh mint — effortlessly impressive for a backyard gathering or a slow weekend afternoon. Make the syrup and strawberry base ahead of time, then add the sparkling water right before serving to keep every glass perfectly fizzy.

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Ingredients

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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