Description
Sparkling strawberry water combines refreshing summer flavors with simple ingredients. Crisp and light, this drink delights you with its clean, fruity essence and effortless preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz (177 ml) sparkling water
- 1.17 oz (33 g) fresh strawberries (cut and cored)
- 25 g sugar
- 25 g water
- 0.50 drops lemon juice
- soda maker machine (any kind)
Instructions
- Infusion Preparation: Combine water, strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan, crafting a vibrant crimson liquid destined to become a tantalizing syrup.
- Simmering Stage: Gently heat the mixture on low, allowing strawberries to soften and release their essence for approximately 15 minutes, transforming the liquid into a rich, aromatic concoction.
- Cooling and Straining: Remove from heat and let cool completely, then strain through a fine-mesh cheesecloth-lined sieve to extract a crystal-clear, seed-free syrup, capturing the pure strawberry essence.
- Storage and Preservation: Transfer the strained syrup to an airtight container and refrigerate, maintaining its fresh flavor profile for up to one month.
- Serving Technique: Create a chilled foundation by filling a glass with ice, then artfully layer the homemade strawberry syrup and sparkling water, gently stirring to blend the flavors seamlessly.
- Finishing Touch: Elevate the presentation with a delicate strawberry slice and a zesty lemon wedge, transforming the beverage into a visually stunning and refreshing libation.
Notes
- Prevent Sugar Burning: Stir continuously and maintain low heat to avoid caramelizing or scorching the sugar during syrup preparation.
- Straining Technique: Use multiple layers of cheesecloth for ultra-smooth syrup, ensuring no pulp or seeds remain in the final liquid.
- Storage Wisdom: Store syrup in a clean, sterilized glass container to maximize preservation and prevent bacterial growth.
- Flavor Customization: Adjust sugar levels based on strawberry sweetness and personal preference for a perfectly balanced syrup.
- Prep Time: 20min
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 31
- Sugar: 8.33 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8.33 g
- Fiber: 1.00 g
- Protein: 0.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg