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Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade

A refreshing fizzy drink combining sweet strawberries and tangy lemon with sparkling water.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Lemonade Base
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 cup water for syrup
  • 2 cups sparkling water cold
Garnish
  • ice cubes
  • mint leaves optional
  • lemon slices
  • strawberries for garnish

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Blender
  • pitcher

Method
 

  1. Blend strawberries until smooth and strain if desired.
  2. Heat sugar and water until dissolved to create syrup, then cool.
  3. Mix strawberry puree, lemon juice, and syrup in a pitcher.
  4. Add sparkling water just before serving and stir gently.
  5. Serve over ice and garnish with lemon, strawberries, and mint.

Notes

Add sparkling water last to maintain fizz. Adjust sweetness based on preference.