DIY Fruit Refresher Drinks (Printable version)

Vibrant drinks blending fresh fruit purees with sparkling water, perfect for a quick and refreshing beverage.

# 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.)

# Directions:

01 - Combine chosen fruits, sugar or honey if using, and lemon or lime juice in a blender; blend until smooth.
02 - Optionally strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove seeds and pulp.
03 - Add sparkling water to the fruit puree and gently stir to combine.
04 - Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the mixture over ice, and garnish as desired.
05 - Add fresh mint leaves and extra fruit slices before serving immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 10 minutes with zero cooking, just blending and pouring.
  • You control exactly how sweet it is and what flavors show up, unlike bottled versions.
  • Your friends will assume you did something fancy when really you just used a blender.
02 -
  • Don't blend in the sparkling water or you'll end up with flat, slightly bitter foam instead of a refreshing drink.
  • Fresh fruit makes a real difference—frozen works, but something about fresh brings brightness that tastes like summer.
03 -
  • Keep your sparkling water and glasses in the fridge so the final drink stays cold longer and the bubbles hold better.
  • Use a fine-mesh sieve even if you're not sure you need it—it takes 30 seconds and makes the texture noticeably cleaner.
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