Capsaicin Free Sparkling Water with Fresh Fruit
There is something genuinely refreshing about a drink that looks beautiful and takes almost no effort to put together. Sliced strawberries, bright lemon rounds, and a handful of fresh mint turn a simple pitcher of sparkling water into something that feels like a treat. A quick press of the mint releases just enough fragrance to make every sip feel a little more special, and the short infusion time means the fruit flavors actually come through without turning the whole thing into a soggy mess. For anyone avoiding capsaicin, this is the kind of crowd-pleasing drink that requires zero label-reading or ingredient second-guessing — every component is exactly what it looks like. It works beautifully at a summer gathering, a weekend brunch, or just as an everyday alternative to plain water when you want something a little more lively in your glass.
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4 servings
- 1 liter sparkling water, chilled
- ½ cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ½ lemon, thinly sliced into rounds
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
- 1
Add the strawberries, lemon rounds, and mint leaves to a pitcher. Lightly press the mint with a spoon once or twice to release its aroma.
- 2
Add the ice cubes to the pitcher, then pour the chilled sparkling water over the fruit and ice.
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