
Fruit Cooler
Sugared strawberries macerated overnight, then mixed with lemon, apple juice and soda water over ice. A make-ahead pitcher drink for warm afternoons.
Medium
Difficulty
15 min
Time
140 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Non-alcoholic
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Ice· not in your bar
- Lemon(optional)· not in your bar1
- Soda Water· not in your bar33 ¼ oz
Or swap: Lemon-Lime Soda — sweeter, citrusy, Tonic Water — adds a bittersweet edge
- Strawberry· not in your bar1 cup
Or swap: Raspberry — sharper berry
- Apple Juice· not in your bar1 can frozen
Or swap: Apple Cider — cloudier, more depth
- Apple· not in your bar1
- Sugar· not in your bar2 tblsp
Or swap: Honey — floral sweetness, Simple Syrup — dissolves instantly
Instructions
Toss strawberries with sugar, and let sit overnight in refrigerator.
Cut lemon.
Reserve two slices.
Juice the rest.
Mix together the lemon juice, strawberries, apple juice, and soda water.
Add slices of lemon (decor, really).
In glasses, put ice cubes, and a slice of apple.
Pour drink in, and serve.
Pairs well with
Apple and strawberry over soda make a garden cooler for light grazing:
- Cucumber sandwiches
- Berry parfait cups
- Cheese cubes
- Oatmeal cookies




