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Refreshing Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade Recipe with Fresh Mint

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A bright, bubbly, and perfectly balanced sparkling strawberry lemonade with fresh mint, ideal for summer refreshment and easy to prepare in under 15 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pint (450g) fresh strawberries, hulled and roughly chopped
  • 4 large lemons (about 1 cup/240ml freshly squeezed lemon juice)
  • 1/4 cup (about 15 leaves) fresh mint leaves, gently bruised or muddled
  • 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar, adjust to taste
  • 4 cups (960ml) chilled sparkling water
  • Ice cubes, as needed for serving

Instructions

  1. Place the chopped strawberries and mint leaves in a mixing bowl or pitcher. Gently press and twist with a muddler or wooden spoon until the strawberries release their juices and the mint is fragrant, creating a pulpy, aromatic mixture.
  2. Roll lemons on the counter with your palm to loosen juices. Cut in half and juice until you have about 1 cup (240ml) of lemon juice. Remove any seeds.
  3. Add the sugar to the lemon juice and stir until mostly dissolved. Adjust sweetness as desired.
  4. Pour the lemon-sugar mixture into the muddled strawberry and mint mixture. Stir gently to combine all the flavors.
  5. Slowly pour in the chilled sparkling water. Stir carefully to blend without losing too much fizz.
  6. Taste and adjust flavor by adding more sugar or lemon juice if needed. Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour lemonade over, and garnish with extra mint leaves or a strawberry slice if desired.

Notes

Do not over-muddle to avoid bitterness from mint stems and strawberry seeds. Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for best flavor. Chill all ingredients and glasses for a crisp, bubbly drink. Stir gently after adding sparkling water to preserve fizz. For a smoother drink, strain the mixture before adding sparkling water. Serve immediately for best sparkle.

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