Vibrant Fruit Refresher Drinks (Printable Version)

Bright, thirst-quenching fruit drinks crafted with real purees and sparkling water for a refreshing twist.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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.)

# How To Make It:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You know exactly what's going into your glass—no mysterious additives or artificial flavors lurking in the fine print.
  • It's genuinely cheaper than those fancy coffee shop refreshers, especially when berries are in season.
  • You can swap fruits on a whim depending on what's calling to you from the produce aisle.
02 -
  • Taste your fruit puree before adding sugar—I've been caught more than once adding sweetener to fruit that was already perfectly balanced, and it changes everything.
  • The sparkling water you choose matters way more than you'd think; some brands taste metallic or oddly mineral-heavy, so sample a few until you find your favorite.
03 -
  • If your blender isn't particularly powerful, start with frozen fruit rather than fresh—it's already soft and blends into silk in seconds flat.
  • Adding a tiny squeeze of honey instead of sugar creates a mouthfeel that feels more rounded and natural, though it does change the flavor ever so slightly.
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