Refreshing Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade Punch with Fresh Mint
A light, fresh, and bubbly strawberry lemonade punch infused with fresh mint, perfect for summer afternoons and gatherings. This easy recipe combines natural sweetness, tart lemons, and sparkling water for a festive and refreshing drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 3 medium fresh lemons, juiced
- A generous handful of fresh mint leaves, washed
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste; can substitute with honey or agave syrup)
- 4 cups cold sparkling water (about 1 liter)
- Ice cubes
- Optional: Lemon zest from 1 lemon
- Optional: 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Optional: Splash of vodka or white rum for alcoholic version
Instructions
- Wash and hull about 2 cups of fresh strawberries. Remove mint leaves from stems, about a handful.
- In a blender, combine strawberries, mint leaves, granulated sugar, and freshly squeezed lemon juice from 3 lemons (about 1/2 cup). Blend until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
- Optional: Strain the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher for a smoother punch.
- Slowly pour 4 cups of cold sparkling water into the pitcher. Stir gently to combine without losing carbonation.
- Add ice cubes to chill the punch. Garnish with whole strawberries and sprigs of fresh mint.
- Serve immediately, optionally garnished with a lemon wheel or mint leaf on each glass rim.
Notes
For best fizz, add sparkling water just before serving and stir gently. Use ripe strawberries for natural sweetness. Optionally strain the blended base for a smoother texture. Can be made ahead by refrigerating the base and adding sparkling water and ice later. Substitute sugar with natural sweeteners as desired. For an adult version, add vodka or white rum.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 ounces (240 ml)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
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