Strawberry Lime Sparkling Water
Strawberry Lime Sparkling Water is a delicious, thirst-quenching non-alcoholic beverage that is perfect for a cozy gathering with friends or family. Or, if I’m being honest, a good book. Add a splash of lime juice to the mix and let the flavors do their thing! {Vegan-friendly + Gluten-Free}
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Varies
- Category: Beverages (Non-Alcoholic)
- Method: Stovetop
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 2 pints fresh strawberries, rinsed and sliced
- 2/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup agave nectar
- 1–2 tablespoons lime juice
- Ice cubes
- Lime-flavored sparkling water
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring water, strawberries, and sweetener to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 5-10 minutes, or until the strawberries soften and are easily mashed with a spoon or potato masher. Remove from heat to cool.
- When the strawberry mixture is cool enough to handle, press the mixture through a mesh strainer into a bowl. Press down on the strawberries using the rounded side of a spoon. This will extract as much of the liquid from the pulp as possible. Add the lime juice to the strawberry liquid and continue to let cool.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup strawberry mixture into 8-ounce drinking glasses. Then top with ice cubes and pour sparkling water over the ice. Garnish with fresh strawberries or springs of rosemary.
- For best results, do not mix the strawberry mixture and sparkling water together until just prior to serving. Store leftover strawberry juice in a glass jar for about 1-2 days and then add it to a glass with ice, sparkling water, and garnishes when you’d like a refreshing sip.
