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Refreshing Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade Punch

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A quick and easy sparkling strawberry lemonade punch perfect for summer parties, combining fresh strawberries, lemons, and sparkling water for a sweet and tart refreshing drink.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • 3 large lemons, juiced (about ½ cup or 120 ml)
  • 4 cups (950 ml) chilled sparkling water
  • ½ cup (120 ml) simple syrup (homemade or store-bought)
  • Ice cubes, plenty
  • Fresh mint sprigs for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and hull about 2 cups (300 grams) of fresh strawberries. Quarter them into bite-sized pieces and place them in your pitcher or punch bowl.
  2. Using a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon, gently press down on the strawberries just enough to break them and release the juices, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Roll 3 large lemons on the counter to loosen the juice. Cut in half and use a citrus juicer to extract about ½ cup (120 ml) of fresh lemon juice. Strain if desired.
  4. Pour the lemon juice and ½ cup (120 ml) of simple syrup into the muddled strawberries. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Slowly pour in 4 cups (950 ml) of chilled sparkling water. Stir carefully to blend without losing too much fizz.
  6. Fill the pitcher with ice cubes to chill the punch. Optionally, add strawberry ice cubes for a decorative touch.
  7. Add fresh mint sprigs on top for aroma and color. Serve immediately with a long spoon to scoop out some fruit with each glass.

Notes

Do not muddle strawberries too aggressively to avoid a cloudy, mushy punch. Add sparkling water last and stir gently to preserve bubbles. Prepare the strawberry-lemon base up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate; add sparkling water and ice just before serving. Use fresh lemons for best flavor and fizz. Frozen strawberries can be used if thawed first. Adjust sweetness by varying simple syrup or substituting with honey, agave, or maple syrup.

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