Description
A bright, bubbly non-alcoholic sparkling strawberry lemonade made with fresh strawberries, lemon juice, and fizzy soda. Light, refreshing, and naturally sweet-tart, this drink is perfect for warm days, parties, and family-friendly celebrations.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2–3 tbsp sugar or honey (to taste)
- 1 cup cold water
For Serving
- Sparkling water or lemon soda, to top
- Ice
- Lemon slices and strawberries, for garnish
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, and water. Blend until smooth to create the base of your sparkling strawberry lemonade.
- Strain the Mixture: Strain through a fine-mesh sieve if you prefer a smoother drink free from seeds and pulp.
- Prepare Glasses: Fill glasses with ice to chill and create a refreshing vessel for the lemonade.
- Pour Lemonade: Pour the strawberry lemonade halfway into each glass, ensuring a balanced flavor.
- Add Sparkle: Top each glass with sparkling water or lemon soda to add a fizzy, refreshing finish.
- Mix Gently: Gently stir to combine the lemonade with the sparkling liquid without losing fizz.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh lemon slices and strawberries. Serve the sparkling strawberry lemonade immediately for best flavor and fizz.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness depending on how ripe your strawberries are.
- Chill all ingredients for best fizz and flavor.
- Add fresh mint or basil for a fun twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
