Paleo Sparkling Water with Fresh Fruit
There is something genuinely refreshing about a drink that feels fancy without requiring any effort at all. Sliced strawberries, bright lemon rounds, and fresh mint come together in a pitcher of chilled sparkling water for a beverage that looks like it belongs at a summer garden party. A quick press of the mint releases just enough aroma to make every sip feel intentional, and a short ten-minute rest lets the fruit flavors bloom into the water before you even pour a glass. It is naturally free of added sugars, artificial sweeteners, and anything processed, which makes it a perfect fit for anyone eating closer to whole, unrefined foods. Store-bought flavored waters and sodas often sneak in sweeteners or "natural flavors" that are hard to vet, so making your own puts you completely in control. This is the kind of drink you will want to keep on the counter all afternoon, refilling glasses as fast as you can pour them.
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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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