Description
A refreshing and fizzy strawberry soda made with fresh strawberries, simple syrup, and sparkling water, perfect for a cool, fruity drink.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup sparkling water or club soda
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a blender, puree the fresh strawberries until smooth.
- Strain the strawberry puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds, if desired.
- In a glass, combine the strawberry puree and simple syrup.
- Add ice cubes to the glass.
- Pour sparkling water or club soda over the strawberry mixture and gently stir to combine.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of simple syrup depending on the sweetness of your strawberries and your preference.
- For a stronger strawberry flavor, muddle some strawberries at the bottom of the glass before adding the rest of the ingredients.
- Use chilled sparkling water to keep the drink cool longer.
- This recipe can be made vegan and vegetarian-friendly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 8 oz)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
