Vibrant Fruit Refresher Drinks (Print)

Thirst-quenching drinks crafted with fresh fruit purees and sparkling water for a bright, refreshing taste.

# Components:

→ Fruit Purees

01 - 1 cup hulled strawberries (or substitute with mango, pineapple, or mixed berries)
02 - 1/2 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or frozen)
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar or honey (optional, adjust to taste)
04 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice

→ Liquid Base

05 - 3 cups chilled sparkling water (plain or lightly flavored)
06 - Ice cubes, as needed

→ Garnish (Optional)

07 - Fresh mint leaves
08 - Extra fruit slices (strawberry, lemon, lime, etc.)

# Directions:

01 - Combine the chosen fruits, sugar or honey (if using), and lemon or lime juice in a blender. Blend until smooth.
02 - Strain the fruit puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove seeds and pulp if preferred.
03 - Gently stir the sparkling water into the fruit puree until combined.
04 - Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the fruit refresher mixture over the ice.
05 - Add fresh mint leaves and extra fruit slices as garnish before serving immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a premium café drink but costs a fraction of the price, and you actually know what's in it.
  • Ready in minutes with zero cooking, so you can make it on a whim when the heat hits or friends text that they're coming over.
  • The flavor combinations are endless—whatever fruit you have becomes something special, so nothing ever goes to waste.
02 -
  • Don't blend the sparkling water or ice—you'll destroy the carbonation and end up with a flat, watery drink instead of something refreshing.
  • If your fruit isn't quite ripe enough, add an extra half tablespoon of honey or sugar and let the flavors sit in the pitcher for 10 minutes; it makes a surprising difference.
  • The flavor changes as the drink sits, so taste it fresh and taste it after a few minutes, because sometimes it gets even better as the puree and water fully combine.
03 -
  • Chill your glasses in the freezer for five minutes before pouring if you really want to extend how long the drink stays cold and refreshing.
  • Buy your sparkling water on sale and stock up, because once people taste this, they'll want it constantly and you'll go through bottles faster than you'd expect.
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