{"id":193583,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-16T00:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/strawberry-cooler\/"},"modified":"2024-11-08T08:30:30","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T14:30:30","slug":"strawberry-cooler","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/strawberry-cooler\/","title":{"rendered":"Strawberry Drink"},"content":{"rendered":"
Whether we need to cool down on a hot day or whip up a pitcher of drinks that ushers in a sense of summer during chillier times, we’re blending a strawberry cooler. Heavily embracing its namesake fruit, this strawberry drink gets some extra brightness from lemon and a healthy bit of fizz from ginger ale<\/a>.<\/p>\n While strawberry beverage recipes are naturals for a kid’s birthday party<\/a> or a happy hour mocktail<\/a>, strawberry juice is also very customizable, with plenty of opportunities to play with the fruit, soda and sugar to find your ideal combo.<\/p>\n In a blender, process the water, sliced strawberries, sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest in batches until the drink is smooth. You can strain out the berry seeds if desired.<\/p>\n Pour the mixture into a pitcher, and stir in the ginger ale. Serve the drink in chilled glasses over ice, garnished with strawberries if desired.<\/p>\n You can store your strawberry cooler in the fridge. However, it will lose carbonation over time, so it’s best to drink it while it’s freshly made!<\/p>\n We recommend making strawberry beverage recipes fresh to preserve the fizziness. You could slice the strawberries in advance, but luckily the strawberry juice comes together quite quickly as it is.<\/p>\n Since you blend the strawberries to make this strawberry juice, the way you slice them doesn’t matter as much as it would for many strawberry desserts<\/a>. However, knowing how to hull strawberries<\/a> is important.<\/p>\n There are a few methods to choose from: Use a straw to push out the leaves and stem, cut off the top of the berry altogether or use a strawberry huller if you have one. Clean the strawberries<\/a> right before you cut them to keep them fresher for longer.<\/p>\n Fresh are best, but frozen strawberries can be used if that’s what you can find. They may make your strawberry beverage recipes a bit thicker.<\/p>\n You can use a variety of tools to zest a lemon<\/a>, like a traditional zester or box grater. If you don’t have those, you can also use a fork to scrape at the rind, though this will be more time-consuming. If zesting isn’t part of your day, a little lemon extract can mimic the more intense citrus flavor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" During the dog days of summer, my family looks for a cold, thirst-quenching drink. 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Leticia Almeida for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Blend the ingredients<\/h3>\n
Leticia Almeida for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n
Step 2: Add the ginger ale<\/h3>\n
Leticia Almeida for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Leticia Almeida for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Strawberry Drink Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store a Strawberry Drink<\/h2>\n
Can you make this strawberry drink ahead of time?<\/h3>\n
Strawberry Drink Tips<\/h2>\n
Leticia Almeida for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
What’s the best way to cut strawberries?<\/h3>\n
Can I use frozen strawberries?<\/h3>\n
How do I zest a lemon?<\/h3>\n
What's the best way to cut strawberries?<\/h3>Since you blend strawberries to make this strawberry drink, the way to slice them doesn't matter as much as it would for other foods like a strawberry tart<\/a>, strawberry shortcake<\/a> and many other strawberry desserts<\/a>. However, knowing how to hull strawberries<\/a> for any recipes with fresh strawberries<\/a> is important. There are a few methods to choose from: Use a straw to push out the leaves and stem, cut off the top of the berry altogether, or use a strawberry huller if you have one. Clean the strawberries<\/a> only right before you cut them in order to keep them fresher for longer.
What else can you put in strawberry cooler?<\/h3>There are plenty of ways to customize your strawberry drink. Add sliced peaches or raspberries in the blender with the strawberries, sugar and lemon juice for even more fruity flavor. Try substituting some of the plain granulated sugar for an infused simple syrup with basil or rosemary for more fresh flavor. If you'd prefer a more natural sweetener, agave syrup or honey would work as sugar alternatives<\/a> as well. If you're not a fan of ginger ale, feel free to use club soda; or on the flip side, ginger beer<\/a> will provide even more ginger flavor. Other simple and delicious punch recipes<\/a> will help inspire you to make this strawberry cooler recipe your own.