Sparkling Strawberry Citrus Drink (Print)

A vibrant blend of strawberries, lemon, and sparkling water delivers a refreshing, chilled beverage.

# Ingredients:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 2 thin slices lemon, plus extra for garnish
03 - 2 thin slices cucumber, optional for extra freshness

→ Syrup

04 - 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup

→ Juice

05 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

→ Sparkling

06 - 1.5 cups chilled sparkling water

→ Garnish

07 - Fresh mint leaves
08 - Ice cubes

# Instructions:

01 - In a cocktail shaker or sturdy glass, muddle the strawberries, lemon slices, and cucumber slices with the honey or agave syrup until the strawberries are well crushed and release their juices.
02 - Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and fill the shaker with ice cubes.
03 - Shake or stir vigorously to combine all ingredients and chill the mixture thoroughly.
04 - Strain the mixture evenly into two glasses filled with fresh ice.
05 - Top each glass with sparkling water and gently stir to combine.
06 - Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices. Serve immediately.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like spring in a glass, but you can make it any time of year with frozen berries.
  • Takes less time than most people spend choosing what to drink.
  • Impresses people without requiring you to stock a bar cart.
02 -
  • Don't skip chilling the sparkling water first, or your cold drink becomes lukewarm within minutes.
  • The flavor difference between fresh lemon juice and bottled is enormous, so squeeze it yourself if you can.
  • If you muddle too aggressively, you'll crush the seeds and make it bitter, so firm pressure is better than frantic crushing.
03 -
  • Make the strawberry base ahead of time and refrigerate it, then add sparkling water and ice when guests arrive for a host move that feels effortless.
  • If you don't have a cocktail shaker, any sturdy glass jar with a lid works just fine, and the shaking motion is exactly the same.
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