Emulsifier Free Sparkling Water with Fresh Fruit
Staying away from emulsifiers doesn't mean giving up on something refreshing and a little special — it just means going back to basics, and this drink is proof that basics can be genuinely beautiful. Sliced strawberries, bright lemon rounds, and fresh mint leaves turn a simple pitcher of sparkling water into something that looks like it belongs on a restaurant table. The trick of lightly pressing the mint before adding the ice is a small step that makes a noticeable difference, coaxing out that cool, herbal fragrance without any fuss. A short ten-minute rest lets the fruit start to infuse the bubbles, so every glass carries a little sweetness and citrus without a drop of artificial anything. Store-bought flavored waters and sodas are notorious for sneaking in additives and emulsifying agents, so making your own at home puts you completely in control of what's in the glass. It's endlessly adaptable, genuinely hydrating, and the kind of thing guests will ask about the moment you set it on the table.
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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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