Soy Free Sparkling Lemonade Berry Iced Tea
This drink is the definition of a crowd-pleaser — bright, fizzy, and layered with real fruit flavor that tastes like summer in a glass. Fresh strawberries are muddled right in the pitcher, so every sip carries that jammy, fragrant berry depth alongside bold black tea and a zippy lemon syrup made with maple syrup and fresh-squeezed juice. The whole thing comes together without a single processed ingredient to second-guess, which makes it a genuinely easy win for anyone navigating labels at the grocery store. Sparkling water added at the very end keeps the bubbles lively and the finish light, so it never feels heavy or overly sweet. A lemon slice and fresh mint on the rim take it from casual to genuinely impressive without any extra effort. Make a big batch of the tea-berry base ahead of time and keep it chilled — when guests arrive, all you have to do is pour over ice and top with sparkling water.
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4 servings
For the tea base
- 4 black tea bags
- 3 cups boiling water
For the lemon syrup
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ¼ cup water
For the berry layer
- 16 medium strawberries, hulled and halved (about 200 g)
For assembling
- 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- 4 lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
- 4 fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the tea bags in a heatproof pitcher or large measuring cup. Pour the 3 cups of boiling water over them and steep for 4–5 minutes, until the tea is deep amber and full-flavored. Remove the bags without squeezing, then let the tea cool to room temperature, about 20–25 minutes.
- 2
While the tea steeps, combine the maple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the maple syrup is fully dissolved, about 2 minutes — the mixture should be smooth and slightly steaming but not boiling. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
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