Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade
Quench your thirst with the ultimate summer refresher: Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade! This vibrant drink combines the natural sweetness of freshly pureed strawberries with the zesty tang of freshly squeezed lemon juice, all elevated by a bubbly splash of sparkling water. A touch of homemade simple syrup brings the flavors together, creating the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Ready in just 20 minutes, this fizzy delight is served over ice and garnished with fresh strawberries and lemon slices for an elegant finish. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or just craving a cool, sparkling treat, this quick and easy recipe is sure to become your go-to. Perfect for those searching for a non-alcoholic, fruit-forward drink that screams sunshine, Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade is as refreshing as it is beautiful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Fresh strawberries
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Water
- 0.75 cups Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 cups Sparkling water
- 2 cups Ice
- 0.25 cups Strawberries (for garnish)
- 4 slices Lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
Wash and hull 1.5 cups of fresh strawberries.
In a small saucepan, combine 0.5 cups of granulated sugar and 0.5 cups of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved to create a simple syrup. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
In a blender, add the washed strawberries and the cooled simple syrup. Blend until smooth.
Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher, discarding any pulp or seeds.
Add 0.75 cups of freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher and stir to combine.
Slowly pour 3 cups of sparkling water into the mixture, stirring gently to retain the fizz.
Fill glasses with ice, then pour the sparkling strawberry lemonade into each glass.
Garnish each glass with a halved strawberry and a lemon slice, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
516 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 49 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.5 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 118.9 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 88 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 658 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
