Description
A fizzy, fruity refreshment made with homemade strawberry syrup and lemon-lime soda, this Strawberry Dirty Sprite is as fun to drink as it is to look at.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup lemon-lime soda (like Sprite)
- 1 slice lime, for garnish
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Cook for 10–15 minutes until the strawberries break down and the mixture thickens into a syrup.
- Strain the syrup using a fine mesh strainer into a bowl and let it cool completely.
- Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
- Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons of cooled strawberry syrup into the glass.
- Top with lemon-lime soda and stir gently.
- Garnish with a slice of lime and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use frozen strawberries if fresh ones aren’t available.
- Double the syrup recipe and keep some on hand for quick drinks later.
- For a stronger fizz, pour the soda slowly and gently stir to preserve bubbles.