SUMMER STRAWBERRY REFRESHER

Bright, fruity, and perfectly refreshing, this summer drink combines Good Sense Dried Unsweetened Strawberries with fresh lemon, honey, and sparkling water. Serve it over plenty of ice with fresh strawberries and mint for an easy warm-weather refresher.

PREPARATION
25 minutes

Servings
4

Ingredients

½ cup Good Sense Dried Unsweetened Strawberries

1 cup hot water

3 tbsp honey, or to taste

½ cup fresh lemon juice

2 cups cold sparkling water

1 cup cold water

1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced

¼ cup fresh mint leaves

Tips

  • Steep longer for a stronger strawberry flavor.

  • Add more honey or lemon to taste.

  • Use coconut water instead of sparkling water.

  • Add sparkling water just before serving.

Instructions

  1. Add the dried strawberries to a heat-safe bowl or measuring cup and pour the hot water over them.

  2. Let the strawberries steep for 15 minutes, then stir in the honey until dissolved.

  3. Strain the strawberry liquid into a pitcher, gently pressing the fruit to release as much flavor as possible. Discard the solids or reserve them for oatmeal or yogurt.

  4. Add the lemon juice and cold water to the pitcher. Stir well.

  5. Just before serving, pour in the sparkling water.

  6. Fill glasses with ice and sliced fresh strawberries, then pour in the refresher.

  7. Garnish with fresh mint and serve immediately.