Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade
Enjoy a refreshing and naturally sweet Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade, perfectly fizzy and bursting with fresh berry and citrus flavors—ideal for hot days or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Drink
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups sparkling water, chilled
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
- Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the sliced strawberries and granulated sugar. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the strawberry mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove seeds and pulp.
- Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice to the pitcher and stir well to combine.
- Slowly pour in the chilled sparkling water and gently stir to mix without losing too much carbonation.
- Fill serving glasses with ice cubes and pour the sparkling strawberry lemonade over the ice.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
For an extra twist, add a splash of vodka to turn this into a delightful summer cocktail.