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Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade Punch

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A big-batch strawberry lemonade punch with a fizzy finish — great with sparkling water or swapped for sparkling wine.
Course Drinks
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 3 cups strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 4 cups sparkling water or sparkling wine
  • 1/2 cup extra strawberries sliced, for garnish
  • 6 lemon wheels for garnish

Instructions

  • Freeze fruit ice cubes (do ahead): A few hours or up to 2 days ahead, freeze a handful of extra strawberry slices and lemon wheels in an ice cube tray with a little water. These go in at serving time so the punch doesn't get watered down.
  • Muddle the base: In the bottom of a large glass dispenser or pitcher, combine the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Muddle firmly for 1–2 minutes until the strawberries break down and release their juice and the sugar mostly dissolves.
  • Let it sit: Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes so the sugar fully dissolves and the flavors meld.
  • Top with sparkling water: Slowly pour in the sparkling water, stirring gently just once or twice to combine without losing too much fizz.
  • Garnish and serve: Float the extra strawberries and lemon wheels on top, along with the frozen fruit ice cubes. Serve immediately over ice.

Notes

For a boozier version, swap the sparkling water 1:1 for a dry sparkling wine like Cava or Prosecco. Muddle only — don't blend — or the punch will turn cloudy and pulpy instead of clear and pretty.