Sparkling Strawberry Limeade
After many fits and starts, summer is… finally… gloriously… here. What better way to celebrate than with Sparkling Strawberry Limeade!
Strawberry Limeade
The local strawberry harvest will hit in a week or two–and southern “imports” have been around for weeks. Which means it’s time to clear my freezer of the final, icy berries from last year.
Ah, poor me. 🙂 
This Sparkling Strawberry Limeade is basically a homemade strawberry syrup (strawberries boiled with sugar & water), mixed with fizzy water and lime juice. No fizzy water? I’m sure this would be delicious with plain water like my Rhubarb Lemonade!
Making strawberry syrup is easy!
To tell the truth, I am especially excited about posting this recipe. The reason? Because today is the first day I’m feeling good after a recent surprise.
You see one morning last week I developed severe back pain and abdominal pain. After a day of trying to tough it out, my husband and I headed to the emergency room. There a CT scan and lab work yielded a diagnosis of a kidney stone. Lots of pain, five prescriptions and the name of a good urologist later, I left with a mission to HYDRATE! 
And what better way to make sure you stay hydrated than making beverages like Sparkling Strawberry Limeade that taste great! When I’m fully recovered, I may even toss in a shot of vodka!
Right now, I am loving the warm days and bright sunshine. AND I’m hoping for a much less eventful rest of the summer. But Sparkling Strawberry Limeade will definitely be on the menu! 
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 pint strawberries (about 8 ounces, fresh or frozen), stems removed
- 2-3 Tablespoons strawberry simple syrup
- ½ Tablespoon lime juice
- 8 ounces fizzy (or not) water
- strawberries and lime slices for garnish
- To make strawberry simple syrup, combine water and sugar in a small saucepan and heat, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves. Add strawberries, bring to a boil and cook until strawberries are soft and pulpy, 20-30 minutes. Strain the syrup (reserving the pulp for yogurt or pancake topping if desired). Cool the syrup.
- For one serving, combined 2-3 tablespoons of strawberry syrup, ½ tablespoon of lime juice and 1 cup fizzy (or plain) water. Taste and adjust ratios to your personal preference. Serve with ice, garnished with lime slices and fresh berries if desired.
So refreshing… especially for our 100°+ days! And such a pretty color, too.
Thanks David. You might even do it with local limes!
Ugh, sorry about your kidney stones! But fun, summery drinks definitely cheer up any day!
Thanks Melissa! At least it’s been a good excuse for delicious beverages!
Hi Inger!!! I sure do hope you are on the mend!!! Strawberry season has been off to a slow start here but i sure am relishing it. Love your way of staying hydrated even without the shot!!! lol. Thanks for sharing and, take care of you:)
Thanks Louise! It’s sure tough having doctor’s orders to hydrate 😉 BTW, loving your garden shots–your green thumb never fails you!
not only is this beverage beautiful, but that combination of sweet and tart is just perfect! this is my ideal summer drink!
Thanks Grace! You stay hydrated now!!
I absolutely love the idea of strawberry simple syrup…and this lemonade just sounds so refreshing and so pretty! Perfect for the summer.
I hope you are having a fabulous week Inger 🙂
Thanks Juliana! Hope your week is getting better after your blog problems… Hang in there!