Description
A bright, fizzy, and refreshing drink made with fresh strawberries, cucumbers, and lime juice. Naturally sweetened and perfect for warm days or gatherings.
Ingredients
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2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
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½ cup water
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½ cup granulated sugar
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1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 6–8 limes)
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1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
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Ice
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½ cup liquid sweetener (like agave or honey), to taste
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1 liter sparkling water or club soda
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Garnish: lime wedges, fresh mint, strawberry slices
Instructions
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Blend strawberries until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve to remove seeds.
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In a large pitcher, mix water, sugar, and lime juice until sugar dissolves.
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Stir in strawberry puree, cucumber slices, ice, and sweetener.
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Add sparkling water just before serving and stir gently.
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Garnish with lime wedges, mint, and sliced strawberries. Serve cold.
Notes
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For extra chill, freeze strawberry or lime juice into ice cubes.
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Always use fresh lime juice for best flavor.
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Add sweetener gradually and taste to adjust.
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Avoid adding sparkling water too early—wait until just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks / Refreshers
- Method: Blending + Mixing
- Cuisine: American-Inspired