Strawberry Dirty Sprite: A Refreshing Recipe to Try! Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant drink combining fresh strawberries, lime juice, and lemon-lime soda with an optional splash of vodka. Perfect for cooling down on warm days, this Strawberry Dirty Sprite is easy to make, versatile as a cocktail or mocktail, and beautifully garnished with fresh mint and strawberry slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Drink Base
- 1 cup Sprite or any lemon-lime soda
- 1/4 cup vodka (optional)
- Ice cubes
Strawberry Mixture
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Garnish
- Fresh mint leaves
- Extra strawberry slices (optional)
Instructions
- Blend the Strawberries: Hull and slice the fresh strawberries, then place them in a blender with the lime juice. Blend until smooth for a silky texture, or pulse a few times if you prefer some strawberry pieces in your drink.
- Mix the Base: In a large glass or pitcher, pour the Sprite or lemon-lime soda. Add vodka if using to create a cocktail version. The soda’s fizz will give the drink a refreshing sparkle.
- Combine the Mixtures: Gently pour the strawberry puree into the soda mixture and stir carefully to combine, preserving the fizz and creating a beautiful pink color.
- Serve Over Ice: Fill your glasses with ice cubes, then pour the Strawberry Dirty Sprite over the ice to keep it chilled and refreshing.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Add fresh mint leaves and a few strawberry slices to each glass for a lovely aroma and eye-catching presentation. Sip and enjoy your refreshing drink!
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the vodka to make a kid-friendly mocktail.
- Use ripe, sweet strawberries for the best flavor.
- Chill the lemon-lime soda ahead of time for an extra refreshing drink.
- Freeze strawberry slices in the ice cubes for a fun twist.
- Adjust lime juice to suit your taste preferences for added zest.
Keywords: Strawberry drink, refreshing beverage, summer drink, lemon-lime soda cocktail, mocktail, strawberry cocktail, quick drink recipe
