Strawberry Punch (Sparkling, Refreshing, 3 Ingredients)

Strawberry Punch is an easy, sparkling, refreshing summer drink combining just THREE simple ingredients, making it the perfect beverage to serve at showers, BBQs, parties, poolside, or any time you need to quench your summertime thirst!

If you enjoy strawberry drinks, you'll also love Strawberry Iced Tea, Strawberry Healthy Oat Smoothies, and Strawberry Lemonade Mojitos/Faux-jitos!

'Tis the season for strawberries to be perfectly ripe, sweet, and succulent! It would be a shame to miss out on strawberry season, so you'll find me incorporating them into all kinds of goodies this time of year...from breakfast treats to lunch ideas, from snacks to sweets to salads. But strawberries also make for some pretty darn delicious and refreshing drinks, and that's where today's scrumptious Strawberry Punch comes in!

Ingredients

This recipe is easy to make and extremely tasty. The punch itself is made with three simple, real ingredients that provide their own natural sweetness.

No high fructose corn syrup here...just sweet, wholesome, sparkling Strawberry Punch to quench your summertime thirst!

• Fresh, ripe strawberries. The sweeter and more flavorful your berries are, the yummier your punch will turn out! It's even okay to use past-their-prime strawberries in this recipe since they're going to be pureed anyway. And while frozen strawberries are typically not as sweet as fresh, they'll work as well (as long as you fully thaw them first).
• Pineapple juice. Chilled. To boost the natural sweetness of your Strawberry Punch while also providing a slight tang.
• Seltzer OR sparkling water. Chilled. For some bubbles! You can use plain or strawberry-flavored seltzer/sparkling water.
• Ice. For serving. Because everyone knows frosty punch is the most refreshing!
• Fresh mint. Optional. For garnish.

How to Make Strawberry Punch

(The below photos are intended to be helpful, but please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of this post for FULL DIRECTIONS.)

The steps are quick and easy! Please note that starting with chilled ingredients is highly recommended.

1. Wash your strawberries and cut off the tops.

2. Transfer the strawberries to a food processor...

...and process until completely smooth.

3. Slowly pour the strawberry puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a 2-quart pitcher, pushing it through with a wooden spoon.
4. Slowly pour pineapple juice through the same sieve (over the strawberry pulp) and into the pitcher. Press out all of the liquid before discarding the strawberry pulp.

5. Top off the pitcher with seltzer. Stir gently until combined.

6. Pour over ice into glasses, garnish with mint, and enjoy!

Make-Ahead Instructions

This Strawberry Punch should be served immediately so that it doesn't lose its bubbles.

However, if you'd like to speed up the prep, you can always make the strawberry puree ahead of time. Strain it directly into the pitcher, as directed, then cover and refrigerate. (You can skip the step of pouring the pineapple juice through the sieve.)

Then when you're ready to serve, simply add the pineapple juice and seltzer to the pitcher of strawberry puree. Give it a stir and you've got instant Strawberry Punch!

This recipe is deceptively delicious for being so simple.

And have I mentioned that it would be perfect for a summer potluck, pool party, or picnic? It would also be splendid at a baby shower or bridal shower. And it would undoubtedly be excellent at a party or BBQ!

So whip up a single batch for your family...or double/triple/quadruple the recipe for a big gathering! Either way, a tall, cool glass of sweet and satisfying Strawberry Punch is guaranteed to be the hit of the summer.

More Refreshing Beverages

• Minty Peach Tea Punch
• Frosé {Frozen Rosé}
• Homemade Gatorade
• Cucumber Water with Mint

Guest post by Melanie of GatherForBread.com, originally published on June 18, 2015, and updated on July 8, 2020, and June 3, 2024.