Fresh Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade with Mint
A quick and easy refreshing summer drink combining bright lemon, sweet strawberries, and fragrant mint with sparkling water for a bubbly finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (about 450 g) strawberries, hulled and quartered (fresh or frozen)
- 6 large lemons, juiced (about 1 cup / 240 ml lemon juice)
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar, adjust to taste (or substitute with honey or agave syrup)
- ½ cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
- 4 cups (1 liter) cold sparkling water, chilled
- Ice cubes as needed for serving
- Optional: pinch of sea salt
- Optional: splash of club soda
Instructions
- Rinse strawberries and mint leaves under cold water. Hull and quarter the strawberries. Roughly chop the mint leaves (about ½ cup loosely packed).
- In a blender, combine strawberries, chopped mint, and ¼ cup (50 g) sugar. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds to 1 minute, scraping down sides as needed.
- Optionally strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp for a smoother texture.
- Juice the lemons using a citrus juicer to get about 1 cup (240 ml) lemon juice. Remove seeds.
- Make simple syrup by heating remaining ½ cup (100 g) sugar with 1 cup (240 ml) water over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Let cool.
- In a large pitcher, combine strawberry-mint puree, lemon juice, and cooled simple syrup. Stir well and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Just before serving, gently stir in 4 cups (1 liter) cold sparkling water to keep bubbles lively.
- Serve over ice cubes, garnished with fresh mint leaves and a slice of lemon or strawberry.
Notes
Use frozen strawberries to chill the drink without diluting it. Keep all ingredients cold to preserve carbonation. Avoid vigorous stirring after adding sparkling water to maintain fizz. Strain puree for a smoother texture or skip for rustic pulp. Simple syrup must be fully cooled before mixing to avoid fizz loss.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
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