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Fresh Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade with Mint

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A refreshing homemade summer drink combining fresh strawberries, lemon juice, mint, and sparkling water for a bubbly, flavorful twist on classic lemonade.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 grams) fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 4 large fresh lemons, juiced (about 1 cup / 240 ml lemon juice)
  • 15–20 fresh mint leaves
  • 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) cold water (for simple syrup)
  • 3 cups (720 ml) cold water (to dilute concentrate)
  • 4 cups (960 ml) sparkling water
  • Ice cubes, as needed

Instructions

  1. Place hulled and halved strawberries into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth, about 30 seconds. Optionally strain through a fine mesh sieve for a smoother puree. Set aside 1 cup (240 ml) of the puree.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar with 1 cup (240 ml) cold water. Heat over medium, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let cool.
  3. Juice the lemons using a citrus juicer and strain to remove seeds and pulp, yielding about 1 cup (240 ml) fresh lemon juice.
  4. In a large pitcher, add fresh mint leaves and gently muddle 6-8 times using a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon to release oils without tearing leaves.
  5. Add lemon juice, cooled simple syrup, and strawberry puree to the pitcher. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Pour in 3 cups (720 ml) cold water and stir again.
  7. Just before serving, add 4 cups (960 ml) chilled sparkling water to the pitcher. Stir gently to mix without flattening the fizz.
  8. Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the sparkling strawberry lemonade over ice, and garnish with a sprig of mint or a lemon slice if desired.

Notes

Add sparkling water last to preserve fizz. Gently muddle mint leaves to avoid bitterness. Use ripe strawberries for best flavor. Chill ingredients before mixing to keep drink cold and bubbly. Adjust sugar and lemon juice to taste.

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