This strawberry lemon refresher muddles fresh strawberries with lemon juice and sparkling water for a naturally sweet, fizzy drink ready in 5 minutes. Strawberries and lemon make a drink that tastes like summer decided to settle down in a glass. Sweet, refreshing, and dangerously easy to make by the pitcher. It’s an easy match for a stack of our lemon ricotta pancakes at brunch.
Quick answer: This strawberry lemon refresher muddles fresh strawberries with bright lemon juice and sparkling water for a naturally sweet, fizzy drink. Ready in 5 minutes and perfect for backyard gatherings.
Place the halved strawberries in a cocktail shaker or glass and muddle gently for about 10 seconds to release the juice without completely crushing the fruit.
Add the lemon juice and simple syrup to the shaker, then fill with ice and shake vigorously for 8 to 10 seconds.
Strain the mixture into two tall glasses filled with fresh ice, capturing most of the strawberry pieces in the drink.
Top each glass with sparkling water, stir gently, and garnish with fresh strawberry slices and a lemon wheel.
Yes, thaw them first and drain any excess liquid. The texture will be softer and the juice will release more easily, so muddle very gently.
Reduce the simple syrup to 1 tablespoon and add an extra squeeze of fresh lemon juice to balance the sweetness.
Muddle and strain the strawberry lemon base up to 2 hours ahead, then refrigerate. Add ice and sparkling water just before serving for the best fizz and texture.
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