Strawberry Lemonade Sparkling Drink (Printable)

A vibrant blend of fresh strawberries, lemon, and sparkling water for a light summer refreshment.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
02 - 1 lemon, sliced for garnish

→ Juices

03 - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

→ Sweetener

04 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar or 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

→ Liquids

05 - 2 cups cold sparkling water
06 - 1/2 cup cold water

→ Ice

07 - 1 cup ice cubes

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine strawberries, lemon juice, sugar or honey, and cold water in a blender. Process until smooth.
02 - Pour blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove seeds and pulp.
03 - Add ice to the pitcher, then pour in sparkling water. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
04 - Taste the mocktail and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar or honey if needed.
05 - Pour into glasses filled with extra ice. Garnish with lemon slices and whole strawberries if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required
  • Uses simple, fresh ingredients you can find anywhere
  • Naturally vegan and gluten-free, perfect for various dietary needs
  • Beautiful presentation that impresses guests every time
  • Customizable sweetness to suit your personal taste
  • Light and refreshing with only 55 calories per serving
02 -
  • Use the freshest strawberries you can find for the best flavor and color
  • Freshly squeezed lemon juice makes all the difference—avoid bottled juice
  • Add sparkling water just before serving to maintain maximum fizz
  • Chill your serving glasses in the freezer for 15 minutes before serving
  • Make ice cubes from leftover strawberry-lemon mixture for added flavor without dilution
  • Adjust sweetness gradually—you can always add more, but you can't take it away
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