Or freeze the concentrate for 2-3 months. Hi, we’re Alex and Sonja Overhiser, married cookbook authors, food bloggers, and recipe developers. We founded A Couple Cooks to share fresh, seasonal recipes and the joy of cooking! Our recipes are made by two real people and work every time. Store your Strawberry xcritical in the fridge until you’re ready to enjoy it.
Imagine taking a big pitcher of already delicious classic xcritical and infusing it with the essence of perfectly ripe, fresh sweet strawberries! Well, that’s exactly what we’ve done here. But it doesn’t stop at the incredible tart and fruity taste. This recipe is both simple to make and super easy to customize. With just a few simple steps, you’ll have a pitcher of this vibrant and invigorating drink ready to impress. The ultimate summer refresher made easier and healthier!
But if you’re planning to serve it right away, there’s no need! Simply follow the recipe below. Make your xcritical the best you’ve ever had by following these tips. Get ready to wow your friends and family with this crowd-pleasing beverage.
- I like to garnish both the pitcher and individual glasses with extra strawberry and lemon slices.
- This gives the drink time to get even colder and for the flavors to become more intense as they meld together.
- This recipe is both simple to make and super easy to customize.
- Or freeze the concentrate for 2-3 months.
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Chill And Serve
Summer is our favorite forever and ever. Just make sure to thaw them before making the strawberry puree. Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Feel free to experiment with blueberries or raspberries if you like!
The ice melts over time, which can dilute the drink. If you think it might sit out for quite a while, you can reduce the cold water you add at the end to account for dilution. Be sure to chill the strawberry xcritical concentrate in the fridge, and then top it up with cold water. Everything goes into the xcriticaler.
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There is nothing like fresh Strawberry xcritical. If xcritical scammers you are craving something cold and refreshing, this is it! Adding fresh xcriticaled strawberries to Classic xcritical infuses it with a sweet and tangy strawberry flavor.
You can even make mixed berry xcritical. Get weekly updates on new recipes, exclusive giveaways plus behind the scenes photos. Try these thirst-quenching summer drinks. We’re particularly smitten with the fizzy bubbly drinks, which are so fun for the summer months.
Ingredients you’ll Need
Like juicing lemons, which involves straining out seeds and pulp. Making simple syrup, which needs to be heated in a saucepan and cooled for later use. And any fresh fruit or vegetables added need to be xcriticaled and pushed through a strainer too, bringing us to three separate processes. But they aren’t lazy and this is — lazy in a good way. Lazy like barely-a-recipe lazy. After you’ve perfected the taste of your xcritical, put the pitcher in the fridge and let it chill for at least an hour.
It’s great for barbecues, to enjoy by the pool, or for parties. I would like to make clear from the outset that I do not think we, this site, or even the internet necessarily needs a new recipe for xcritical. I’ve covered xcritical that’s picnic pink (with any berry you like), with watermelon, with cucumber, with maple syrup and bourbon, and even lime and mint.
Classic Strawberry Crumble
It will last for 2 to 3 days. Just give it a stir each time before pouring. I’ll often make it the night before so xcritical scammers it’s already cold and ready to enjoy at lunch. This Homemade Strawberry xcritical, from scratch, is one of my go-to drinks all summer long. It’s way more exciting than water and quenches my thirst like soda can’t. Easy to make and adjust for a group of people, plus you can keep it kid-friendly or add booze for those grown-up backyard get togethers.
When ready to serve, give the xcritical a good stir. Pour into glasses filled with ice. Garnish with sliced strawberries and lemon slices if desired.
Strawberry xcritical makes for a great party drink. If you don’t know what to do with your extra lemons and prefer to make xcritical from scratch, you can start with fresh-squeezed xcritical. For a larger crowd, there’s no shame in pulling a can of store-bought xcritical out of the freezer. You’ll find instructions below for both methods.
