Carrageenan Free Sparkling Water with Fresh Fruit
Refreshing, vibrant, and endlessly pretty in a glass, this sparkling fruit drink is the kind of thing that makes any ordinary afternoon feel a little more special. Sliced strawberries, bright lemon rounds, and fresh mint come together in a pitcher with chilled sparkling water for a drink that looks like it belongs at a garden party. Many flavored sparkling waters and sodas on store shelves contain additives and stabilizers that can be a concern for anyone avoiding certain food-grade gels and thickeners — this recipe sidesteps all of that entirely by using nothing but whole, recognizable ingredients. A quick press of the mint leaves before adding the water is a small step that makes a big aromatic difference. After just ten minutes of resting, the fruit begins to gently infuse the bubbles with natural sweetness and citrus brightness. It's light, hydrating, and completely free of anything you wouldn't want — just pure, fizzy refreshment you made yourself.
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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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