Springtime Strawberry Sipper (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup fresh orange juice
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2 cups of hulled fresh strawberries (or thawed if using frozen)
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½ cup of lemon juice
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Ice cubes
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½ cup of club soda or sparkling water
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1–2 tablespoons of honey or simple syrup, optional
→ Garnishes
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Fresh mint sprigs
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Slices of strawberry
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Citrus wheels (lemon or orange)
# Instructions:
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Blend strawberries in a blender until smooth. If you want it without seeds, push the purée through a fine strainer into a bowl or pitcher.
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Pour orange juice, lemon juice, and a bit of honey or syrup (if you'd like) into the pitcher with the strawberry purée. Mix it all together. Taste to see if you want it sweeter.
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Right before pouring, gently add the club soda or sparkling water to keep the bubbles intact.
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Drop some ice into glasses and carefully pour the drink over. Finish by adding a garnish like a slice of strawberry, citrus wheel, or a bit of mint on top.
# Notes:
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Sweetness can be adjusted by adding more honey or syrup, depending on what you like.