Berry Sparkling Soda Water
On a hot summer day the sound of a soda bottle opening makes your mouth water knowing that your taste buds will be full of satisfaction. Soda is one of those satisfying beverages yet has sugar so instead of drinking something that has sugar enjoy a refreshing soda water. You can make different flavors and also makes a great cocktail.
For this recipe I chose to make a berry sparking water with blueberries and strawberries. There are many benefits to strawberries and blueberries.
Strawberries can improve blood antioxidant status, decrease oxidative stress, reduce inflammation, improve vascular function, improve your blood lipid profile, and reduce the harmful oxidation of LDL (bad) cholesterol.
Blueberries deliver healthy antioxidants, can help with digestion, Improve skin health, Promote healthy bones, Support healthy blood pressure, Boost brain functioning and help protect against heart disease and cancer.
In addition, strawberries and blueberries just taste great together
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Before water is infused with fruit
Strawberries and Blueberries were infused in water for 48 hours for maximum berry flavor
Add as much bubbles as you like. I used three full pumps of carbonation
Enjoy your sparkling water without out all of those added sugar. You can even make it a cocktail, just add your favorite Vodka.
Berry Sparkling Soda Water
Ingredients:
Strawberries
Blueberries
Purified Drinking Water
Infuser Water Pitcher
Optional: Vodka
Directions:
Rinse fruit with water to remove any dirt
Cut the stems off the strawberries and slice in half
Place two strawberry slices in the bottom of the infuser then add a few blueberries. Continue to layer strawberries and blueberries until you reach the top
Add drinking water to the top of the pitcher and place the berries inside the water pitcher
Leave in refrigerator for 48 hours
Once water is infused with berries fill your soda stream bottles with the berry water and place inside of the soda stream
Add as much bubbles you desire. I used 3 pumps to carbonate
Pour over ice and enjoy
Optional: add 2 oz of your favorite Vodka to make this into a yummy sugar free cocktail
Bon Appetit