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What would Summer look like if it could be transformed into a liquid and poured into a glass? After I made and began to photograph this sparkling strawberry lemonade, I began to believe that I had a nominee for the “Summer in a Glass” award that exists only in my head ☺. At least in the “June” category, anyway.
That is the dreamy side of this beverage. The fact of the matter is that this drink tastes really good. The kids will love it poured over ice. The adults will love it mixed with vodka while appreciating a painted sky summer sunset. Mix it up and drink in the season.
*Important Note*-If not serving to a crowd, keep the lemon syrup-strawberry mixture and the sparkling water separate until ready to drink so as not to lose desired fizziness.
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Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 strips, 3 ½ x 1 ½-inches of lemon peel, no white pith
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 pint (16 ounces) fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 3 cups cold sparkling water Lemon wedges for garnish
Alcoholic version
- Add up to 1 cup of vodka to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan bring the water, sugar, and lemon peel to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool completely, remove lemon peel.
- Meanwhile, in a blender puree the strawberries and lemon juice. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on the solids. Pour the strawberry purée and cooled lemon syrup into a pitcher. Stir well to combine and refrigerate until well chilled.
- When ready to serve, add the sparkling water and vodka if using, and stir well. Pour into glasses filled with ice, garnish with lemon wedges and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This is so perfect for summer. Yum!
I LOVE sparkling water, but I usually just drink it with a squeeze of lime. This combination looks really good and refreshing, though. Strawberry lemonade is strawberry lemonade, but I think making it sparkling really adds that extra pizzazz 🙂
Love that it's alcohol free. So pretty! I'm tempted to make some right now!
I'm always at a loss of what to do with sparking water, but this gave me a great idea. Thanks for sharing!
Sweet lemonade. Great color. I love it.
I love strawberry lemonade and the sparkling water makes it so festive! Great for summer!
Recipe is a total hit the whole family loved it!!! Thank you 🙂