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Sparkling Berry Infused Water

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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cold still water filtered if possible
  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries , hulled and sliced
  • 1/3 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/3 cup fresh raspberries optional but recommended
  • 1–2 slices fresh lemon or lime for acidity and brightness
  • 6–8 fresh mint leaves optional, for aroma
  • 1 cup cold sparkling water plain or lightly flavored, unsweetened
  • Ice , to serve

Method
 

  1. Prep the berries. Rinse everything thoroughly. Slice the strawberries so more surface area touches the water. Leave blueberries and raspberries whole for a cleaner look, or lightly press them with the back of a spoon for faster infusion.
  2. Build the base. Add berries, citrus slices, and mint to a large mason jar or pitcher. Pour in the still water. Give it a gentle stir so the flavors begin mingling like networking pros.
  3. Let it infuse. Cover and chill for 30–90 minutes. Thirty minutes gives you light, fresh notes; 90 minutes delivers fuller fruit flavor. Longer than 12 hours? You'll start flirting with mushy berries, so set a timer.
  4. Add the bubbles. Right before serving, pour in the sparkling water. Stir once—gently—so you don't knock out all the carbonation like a rookie.
  5. Serve smart. Fill glasses with ice, strain the infused water over, and add a few berries for looks. Taste and adjust: more citrus for brightness, more mint for aroma, or an extra splash of sparkling water if you want extra fizz.
  6. Scale it. For a party pitcher: triple everything and add the sparkling water in batches so it stays lively. For grab-and-go: make individual jars, then top with sparkling water just before drinking.