Vibrant Fruit Refresher Drinks (Print Version)

Thirst-quenching drink made with real fruit purees and sparkling water for a vibrant, refreshing boost.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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.)

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine chosen fruits, optional sugar or honey, and lemon or lime juice in a blender; blend until smooth.
02 - Strain the blended puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove seeds and pulp if desired.
03 - Gently stir chilled sparkling water into the fruit puree until well 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; serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It tastes like summer in a glass—genuinely fruity, not artificial or cloying like the store versions.
  • You control every bit of sweetness, so it won't leave your teeth feeling fuzzy.
  • Takes less time to make than driving to a coffee shop, and costs a fraction of the price.
02 -
  • Don't skip the straining step if you're making this for guests or if you prefer a cleaner texture—seeds and pulp floating around can feel gritty if you weren't expecting them.
  • The longer this sits, the more the carbonation escapes, so make it right before you're ready to drink it rather than preparing it hours ahead.
03 -
  • Keep your sparkling water in the coldest part of the fridge, and add ice to your blender pitcher before straining if you want the final drink to be absolutely ice-cold.
  • Fresh fruit makes a noticeably better puree than fruit that's been sitting in the fridge for a week, so use whatever you have on hand but know that prime, just-ripe fruit will always taste superior.
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