Artificial Flavors Free Sparkling Strawberry Lime Spritzer
Fresh strawberries, real lime juice, and a touch of maple syrup are all you need to build something that tastes genuinely vibrant — no mystery extracts or synthetic flavor packets anywhere in sight. The process starts with muddling the berries until they release every drop of their natural juice, which gives the drink a depth that store-bought mixes simply can't replicate. A quick pass through a fine-mesh strainer keeps things silky and clean, so what ends up in your glass is pure, bright fruit flavor with nothing clouding it. The sparkling water goes in last and gets the gentlest stir, preserving those bubbles so every sip has that satisfying fizz. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive with a lime wheel and a sprig of mint on top, but the real flex is knowing exactly what went into it. Perfect for a warm afternoon when you want something refreshing that doesn't come with a long list of unpronounceable additives.
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4 servings
- 24 medium fresh strawberries (about 300 g), hulled and halved
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
- 4 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- 4 lime wheels, for serving (optional)
- 4 fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the hulled, halved strawberries in a pitcher. Add the maple syrup and salt, then muddle firmly with a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon until the berries are fully broken down and deeply juicy, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Pour the fresh lime juice into the pitcher and stir to combine with the strawberry mixture.
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