Strawberry Lemonade Spritzer
A bubbly twist on this refreshing summer classic, this Strawberry Lemonade Spritzer will disappear so fast you'll have to make another batch!
Equipment
- Blender
- Lemon Juicer
- Fine Mesh Sieve
- Rubber Spatula
Ingredients
Simple Syrup
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Strawberry Puree
- 2 cups strawberries, tops removed
- 1/4 cup water
Other Ingredients
- juice of 4 lemons
- 2 cups water or sparkling water to make it fizzy
- 2 cups ice
- 5 mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
Make the Simple Syrup
- Combine sugar and water in a sauce pan over medium heat and heat until just boiling and sugar is completey dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.
Make the Strawberry Puree
- Blend the strawberries and water in a high speed blender until smooth.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer into your pitcher to remove seeds.
Assemble
- Squeeze 4 lemons into the pitcher with the puree, add the cooled simple syrup and stir.
- Add 2 cups of water or 2 cups sparkling water for bubbly lemonade and stir.
- Place chopped strawberries in the bottom of your glasses and a few mint leaves and ice cubes. Pour lemonade spritz over the ice and enjoy!
Notes
- Level up your glass by placing thinly sliced lemons on the side of your glass before pouring, a strawberry on the side or fresh mint leaves on top!