Raspberry Lime Sparkling Water
Raspberry Lime Sparkling Water is a delicious, non-alcoholic, party-friendly drink that guests will love! Whether you’re hosting or going, it’s super easy to make ahead of time. Oh, and it’s also perfect for a party of one or two, a good book, or a calm evening on the porch. {GF + VG}
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 1/4 cup 1x
- Category: Beverages (Non-Alcoholic)
- Method: Stovetop
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 pint fresh raspberries
- 2–3 tablespoons sweetener (See Notes)
- Juice of one lime (See Notes)
- Ice cubes
- Sparkling water
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring water, raspberries, and sweetener to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5-10 minutes, or until the raspberries soften and are easily mashed with a spoon or potato masher. Remove from heat to cool.
- When the raspberry mixture is cool enough to handle, press it through a mesh strainer into a bowl. Press down on the raspberries using the rounded side of a spoon. This will extract as much of the liquid from the pulp as possible. Then add the lime juice to the raspberry liquid and continue to let cool.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup raspberry mixture into 8-ounce drinking glasses. Then top with ice cubes and pour sparkling water over the ice. Garnish with fresh raspberries or slices of lime.
- For best results, do not mix the raspberry mixture and sparkling water together until just prior to serving. Store leftover raspberry juice in a glass jar for up to one week and then add it to a glass with ice, sparkling water, and garnishes when you’d like a refreshing sip.
Notes
- Take your pick of sweetener. I find agave nectar works really well. You can also try 100% pure honey or a few drops of liquid stevia, if desired.
- Add the juice of one lime about 1/2 tablespoon at a time, until you get the right amount of zing!
- Yields will vary. But on average, you’ll have about 1 cup to 1 1/4 cup, or 4-5 servings per batch.