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Fresh Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade with Mint

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A quick and easy refreshing summer drink combining fresh strawberries, zesty lemon, and a hint of mint with sparkling water for a bubbly treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 4 medium fresh lemons, freshly squeezed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste, or substitute with honey or agave)
  • 10 fresh mint leaves, gently muddled
  • 4 cups (1 liter) cold sparkling water
  • Ice cubes for serving

Instructions

  1. Rinse and hull about 1 cup of fresh strawberries. Slice into halves or quarters for easier blending.
  2. Add the sliced strawberries to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. For a chunkier texture, pulse a few times instead of blending fully. Set aside.
  3. Cut 4 medium lemons in half and juice them using a citrus juicer. Remove any seeds. You should get about ½ cup (120 ml) lemon juice.
  4. In a large pitcher, combine ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar and the fresh lemon juice. Stir vigorously until the sugar dissolves completely. If needed, warm briefly in the microwave to help dissolve, but do not overheat.
  5. Place about 10 fresh mint leaves in the pitcher. Using a muddler or wooden spoon, gently press the leaves about 5-7 times to release aroma without shredding.
  6. Pour the strawberry puree into the pitcher with lemon juice and mint. Stir well to mix the flavors.
  7. Slowly pour 4 cups (1 liter) of cold sparkling water into the pitcher. Stir gently to mix without losing too much fizz.
  8. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the sparkling strawberry lemonade over. Garnish with extra mint sprigs or thin lemon slices if desired. Serve immediately for best fizz and freshness.

Notes

Gently muddle mint leaves to avoid bitterness. Adjust sugar and lemon juice to taste for balance. Add sparkling water just before serving to keep fizz. The lemonade base can be prepared up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated without sparkling water.

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