Fresh Strawberry Acai Lemonade Refresher
A quick and easy summer drink combining fresh strawberries, acai juice, lemon juice, and sparkling water for a refreshing and vibrant beverage perfect for hot days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1/2 cup acai juice
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 medium lemons)
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup sparkling water
- Ice cubes as needed
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash, hull, and halve about 1 cup of fresh strawberries.
- Place strawberries, 1/2 cup acai juice, 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons simple syrup or honey into a blender.
- Blend on medium speed for 30-45 seconds until smooth and slightly frothy.
- Optional: Strain the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove seeds.
- Pour 1 cup of chilled sparkling water into the pitcher and stir gently to combine, preserving the bubbles.
- Fill tall glasses with ice cubes and pour the strawberry acai lemonade mixture over the ice.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves or a thin lemon slice if desired.
- Serve immediately for best flavor and fizz.
Notes
Use ripe strawberries for maximum sweetness. If you prefer a sugar-free option, skip the syrup and rely on natural fruit sweetness. Add sparkling water last to preserve fizz. For a smoother texture, pulse strawberries before blending liquids. Chilling lemon juice beforehand keeps the drink colder longer. The base can be stored in the fridge up to 24 hours before adding sparkling water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 12 oz (355 ml)
- Calories: 90110
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 0.5
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