Fresh Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade with Mint
A simple, refreshing sparkling strawberry lemonade with fresh mint, perfect for summer refreshment. This easy recipe balances tart lemon, sweet strawberries, and cooling mint with bubbly sparkling water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 3 to 4 medium lemons, juiced (about ½ cup or 120 ml lemon juice)
- 10–12 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar or honey
- 3 to 4 cups (720–960 ml) chilled sparkling water
- Ice cubes as needed
- Optional: splash of fresh lime juice
- Optional: pinch of sea salt
- Optional: agave syrup or maple syrup as vegan sweetener alternative
- Optional: substitute sparkling water with club soda or tonic water
Instructions
- Wash, hull, and slice about 1 cup (150 g) of fresh strawberries. Blend in a blender or food processor until smooth, about 30 seconds.
- Roll 3 to 4 medium lemons on the counter, cut in half, and juice to yield about ½ cup (120 ml). Remove seeds and pour juice into a large pitcher.
- Add ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar or honey to the lemon juice. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until fully dissolved. Adjust sweetness if needed. Add a pinch of sea salt if desired.
- Tear or lightly bruise 10-12 fresh mint leaves and add to the lemon-sugar mixture. Gently muddle for about 15 seconds to release aroma.
- Pour the blended strawberries through a fine mesh strainer into the pitcher to catch seeds (optional). Stir strawberry juice into the lemon-mint mixture until combined.
- Slowly pour 3 to 4 cups (720-960 ml) chilled sparkling water into the pitcher. Stir gently to mix without losing fizz.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the sparkling strawberry lemonade over. Garnish with mint sprigs and lemon slices or whole strawberries.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the best sparkle and flavor.
Notes
Use fresh, ripe strawberries and fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Muddle mint gently to avoid bitterness. Add sparkling water last and serve immediately to preserve fizz. The base can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours without sparkling water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 5070
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 0.5
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