Strawberry Spring Drink (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 cups of hulled fresh strawberries (or thawed frozen ones)
02 - 1 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
03 - Half a cup of juice from lemons
04 - Half a cup of sparkling water or soda water
05 - 1–2 tablespoons of honey or sugar syrup (optional)
06 - Ice cubes for serving

→ Extras

07 - Slices of strawberries
08 - Wheels of lemon or orange
09 - Sprigs of fresh mint leaves

# Instructions:

01 - Use a blender to turn the strawberries into a smooth purée. If you don’t like seeds, strain it through a fine strainer into a bowl or pitcher.
02 - Pour the strawberry purée into a pitcher, then add the juices (orange and lemon) along with the honey or sugar syrup, if you want it sweeter. Stir everything until it’s all mixed together. Taste and tweak the sweetness, if needed.
03 - Gently add in the sparkling water or soda when you’re ready to serve. Go easy to keep the bubbles intact.
04 - Put some ice in your glass and pour the drink on top. Add a festive vibe by decorating with strawberry slices, citrus wheels, or fresh mint sprigs.

# Notes:

01 - You can sweeten it to your liking with honey or simple syrup.