¾cupsliced fresh strawberriesplus a few whole for garnish
½lemonsliced
1cansparkling water or light colored sodaof choice
5-10fresh mint leaves
Iceoptional
Instructions
In a tall glass or small bowl, lightly muddle the sliced strawberries, lemon slices and mint leaves with a muddle or back of a wooden spoon. If using a bowl, transfer to a tall serving glass.
Pour the soda or sparkling water over the muddle fruit and mint leaves and stir together.
Add ice and garnish with a whole strawberry, slice of lemon and fresh mint leaves.
Substitute the lemon for lime, if desired.If using sparkling water, you can sweeten your beverage with a touch of honey, maple syrup, or sugar depending on the sweetness of your strawberries.Double, triple or quadruple this recipe and make it in a pitcher if your serving a crowd. Be sure to add the ice to individual glasses rather than to the pitch so as to not dilute the flavor.