Vibrant Fruit Refresher Drinks (Printer View)

Thirst-quenching blend of fruit purees and sparkling water for a vibrant, refreshing drink anytime.

# Components:

→ 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.)

# Method steps:

01 - Combine chosen fruits, sugar or honey if using, and lemon or lime juice in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
02 - Strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove seeds and pulp if desired.
03 - Add chilled sparkling water to the fruit puree and stir gently to combine.
04 - Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour the fruit refresher mixture over the ice.
05 - Garnish with fresh mint leaves and extra fruit slices if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You actually know what's in your drink—no mystery ingredients or artificial colors.
  • Takes less time to make than it does to stand in line at the café.
  • Tastes like summer in a glass without the guilt or the dent in your wallet.
02 -
  • Don't oversweeten—ripe fruit is already sweet enough, and you want to taste the actual fruit, not sugar.
  • Strain through a fine mesh if you're using seeds-heavy berries, or you might get a gritty mouthfeel that feels off.
  • Make the puree ahead, but add sparkling water only when you're ready to serve, or the bubbles disappear.
03 -
  • Taste the puree before adding sparkling water—this is your moment to adjust sweetness or citrus without diluting anything.
  • Blend in a pinch of salt with your fruit; it sounds weird, but it makes every flavor pop like you turned up the volume.
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