Strawberry and Mint Cooler

Deliciously cooling Strawberry and Mint Cooler is here this evening. Take the freshest and sweetest strawberries for this recipe. It tastes incredible when mixed with soda or sprite.

Preparation Time  7-10 minutes
Making Time  5-7 minutes
Servings  4-5 Glasses
Main Ingredient  Strawberries
Course  Beverage
Level Of Blending  Medium

Ingredients  

• Strawberries  350 grams (sliced)
• Lemon Juice  1 lemon
• Fresh Mint Leaves  a few sprigs
• Sugar  2 cups (for strawberry syrup – you can add another cup if the strawberries are not very sweet)
• Sprite/Soda  500 ml
• Ice  20-25 cubes
• Water  3 cups

Method

Step 1
To make the Strawberry Syrup – In a saucepan, take sliced strawberries and simmer in water. Strain out the flesh.Step 2
Simmer the strawberry and water mixture again with sugar (about 5-7 minutes). Let the strawberry and sugar syrup cool.Step 3
Place some fresh mint sprigs in 4-5 glasses and muddle them. Add lemon juice equally in each glass. Fill the glasses to 3/4th level with ice cubes. Divide the strawberry syrup equally into the glasses and mix well. Top it up with sprite or soda and give a stir. Serve chilled.

I am taking this absolutely refreshing and thirst quenching cooler to Angie’s Fiesta Friday #78. Co-hosted by Judi @ cookingwithauntjuju and Petra @ Food Eat Love. Come join the party and enjoy this drink with other delectable dishes.

Happy Friday! 🙂
Anugya