Description
A fizzy, fruity, and customizable drink that turns an ordinary afternoon into something special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sparkling water
- 2 tablespoons flavored syrup (strawberry, peach, raspberry, lemon, vanilla, coconut, or passion fruit)
- 1 cup ice
- 1–2 tablespoons cream or milk (optional)
- Garnish (lemon peel, fresh berries, or mint)
Instructions
- Make a quick fruit syrup by combining 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar in a small pot, stirring over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Add 1-1.5 cups chopped fruit or 2 teaspoons extract, simmer for 5-8 minutes, then strain and cool.
- Fill a tall glass with ice, pour in 2 tablespoons syrup, and slowly top with 8-10 ounces sparkling water. Stir gently, taste, and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Finish with garnishes like a lemon peel twist or fresh berries.
Notes
Use cold ingredients for a bubbly finish and consider dairy-free options like coconut milk or oat creamer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Beveraging
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg