Ideal as a refreshing spritzer for brunch or on a hot summer day, this sparkling drink will be like a smoothie if you vary the proportion of strawberry mixture and sparkling water.
Ingredients
- 6 fresh mint leaves
- 1 pound strawberries (about 2 cups)
- 2 Tablespoons Splenda or Equal (or more to taste)
- Grated zest of 1 medium lime (about 1 teaspoon)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (1 to 2 medium limes)
- 4 cups club soda, sparkling water, or seltzer
- 6 lime wedges (optional)
- 6 mint sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- Chop mint leaves into very small pieces.
- Stem and halve strawberries. Put in a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
- Add sugar, lime zest, lime juice, and chopped mint leaves; process until blended.
- To serve, pour 1/3 cup strawberry mixture and 2/3 cup club soda into each glass; add ice and stir. Garnish with a lime wedge and mint sprig.








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