Refreshing Strawberry Açaí Refresher Recipe Easy Homemade Summer Drink
A quick and easy homemade summer drink combining fresh strawberries, açaí syrup, lemon juice, and sparkling water for a refreshing and flavorful beverage perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons açaí syrup or concentrate
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup sparkling water, chilled
- Ice cubes, as needed
- 1–2 teaspoons sweetener (honey, agave syrup, or simple syrup) – optional
- Mint leaves for garnish – optional
Instructions
- Rinse 1 cup of fresh strawberries, hull them, and slice thinly.
- Place sliced strawberries in a glass or mixing jar and gently muddle with a muddler or wooden spoon until juices are released but some chunks remain.
- Add 2 tablespoons of açaí syrup and 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir gently to combine.
- Taste and add 1 to 2 teaspoons of sweetener if desired. Stir until dissolved.
- Fill the glass or jar about halfway with ice cubes.
- Slowly pour 1 cup of chilled sparkling water over the ice and stir gently to blend flavors.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint or a thin strawberry slice and serve immediately.
Notes
Muddle gently to avoid pulverizing the fruit; use fresh lemon juice for best flavor; chill sparkling water and glass beforehand; stir gently to preserve fizz; large ice cubes help keep the drink cold longer without diluting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 12 oz
- Calories: 80100
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
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