Refreshing Strawberry Limeade

October 23, 2024

45

easy

4

  • Macerate the Berries:
    • In a medium bowl, combine the berries and sugar. Let them macerate (sit and soften) for about 30 minutes until they release their juices.
  • Make the Berry Puree:
    • Transfer the macerated berries to a food processor or blender. Pulse until smooth, forming a vibrant berry puree.
  • Assemble the Drink:
    • In a large pitcher, fill about 1/3 of the way with ice.
    • Pour in 2 parts seltzer water and 1 part lemon-lime soda.
    • Stir in a few scoops of the strawberry puree and squeeze in the juice of 1 lime.
  • Taste & Adjust:
    • Stir the mixture well, then taste. If you want more sweetness or tartness, add extra strawberry puree or lime juice, as needed.
  • Prepare the Glasses:
    • For a fun presentation, rim your glasses with sugar by running a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it into sugar.
    • Add thin lime slices to the pitcher for a decorative touch.
  • Serve:
    • Pour the berry soda into the prepared glasses, garnish with a lime wedge, and enjoy!
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Ingredients:

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1.5cups strawberries sliced
0.5cup sugar
30ml lemon lime soda (I used)
60ml seltzer (preferably lemon lime seltzer, if not add a couple extra tbsp lime juice)
4servings turbinado sugar for rimming glasses
1 juice of lime
4servings limes sliced, for garnish
4servings ice

Directions

1.
Macerate the Berries
In a medium bowl, combine the berries and sugar. Let them macerate (sit and soften) for about 30 minutes until they release their juices.
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2.
Make the Berry Puree
Transfer the macerated berries to a food processor or blender. Pulse until smooth, forming a vibrant berry puree.
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3.
Assemble the Drink
1. In a large pitcher, fill about 1/3 of the way with ice. | 2. Pour in 2 parts seltzer water and 1 part lemon-lime soda. | 3. Stir in a few scoops of the strawberry puree and squeeze in the juice of 1 lime.
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4.
Taste & Adjust
Stir the mixture well, then taste. If you want more sweetness or tartness, add extra strawberry puree or lime juice, as needed.
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5.
Prepare the Glasses
1. For a fun presentation, rim your glasses with sugar by running a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it into sugar. | 2. Add thin lime slices to the pitcher for a decorative touch.
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6.
Serve
Pour the berry soda into the prepared glasses, garnish with a lime wedge, and enjoy!
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Recipe content adapted from Foodista, modified and licensed under CC BY 3.0.

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