Cinnamon Free Sparkling Water with Fresh Fruit
Staying away from cinnamon doesn't mean settling for plain water, and this sparkling fruit infusion is proof that a drink can feel genuinely special with just a handful of fresh ingredients. Sliced strawberries, bright lemon rounds, and a handful of mint leaves turn a pitcher of bubbly water into something you'd happily serve at a dinner party or a lazy weekend brunch. The trick of lightly pressing the mint before adding the water coaxes out its fragrance without any muddling mess, giving every glass a clean, herby lift. After a short ten-minute rest, the fruit starts to perfume the whole pitcher and the flavors come together beautifully. It's naturally sweet, totally refreshing, and free from any spice blends or flavored syrups that might sneak in unwanted ingredients. Pour it over ice and watch it disappear fast.
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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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