Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4-5 lemons)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups cold water
- 2 cups sparkling water or club soda
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and whole strawberries for garnish
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberry Puree:
- In a blender, puree the fresh strawberries until smooth. Strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds, if desired.
- Make the Lemonade Base:
- In a pitcher, combine the fresh lemon juice and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Combine Strawberry Puree and Lemonade:
- Add the strawberry puree to the lemonade base and mix well. Adjust the sweetness according to your preference by adding more sugar if needed.
- Add Cold Water:
- Pour in the cold water and stir to combine. Taste and adjust the flavor if necessary.
- Assemble the Drink:
- Fill glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the strawberry lemonade over the ice.
- Add Sparkling Water:
- Top each glass with sparkling water or club soda to add a fizzy element. Gently stir to combine.
- Garnish:
- Garnish the glasses with lemon slices, whole strawberries, and fresh mint leaves for an extra burst of flavor.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately and enjoy your sparkling strawberry lemonade on a hot day!