Description
A delightful and hydrating summer drink featuring fresh fruits and herbs, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Lemon, sliced
- 1 Lime, sliced
- 1 cup Berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries), prepared
- 1/2 Cucumber, sliced
- 10 Mint leaves
- 10 Basil leaves
- 4 cups Sparkling Water
- Honey or Agave Syrup, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Wash all fruits thoroughly. Slice the lemons, limes, and cucumber into thin rounds. Hull and slice strawberries.
- In a large pitcher, add the sliced fruits and berries. Use a muddler or wooden spoon to gently mash the fruits.
- Tear the mint and basil leaves to release their oils, then add them to the mixture. Stir gently.
- If using, drizzle honey or agave syrup over the fruit mixture and adjust to taste.
- Add sparkling water to the pitcher, filling to your desired level, and stir gently.
- Fill glasses with ice if desired and pour the drink over. Garnish with a slice of fruit or sprig of herb.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, let the mixture sit in the fridge for a few hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
