Recipe Spotlight: Strawberry Sparkling Lemonade

A refreshing, lightly sparkling drink that brings together the natural sweetness of strawberries and the brightness of citrus. Made with Oya Foods dried fruit, it’s a simple yet elevated way to enjoy familiar flavours,  whether you’re keeping it fresh or adding a little indulgent twist.

Ingredients

• 6 Oya Foods dried strawberry slices
• 1 Oya Foods dried lemon slice
• 1–2 tbsp strawberry syrup
• Sparkling lemonade
• Ice cubes
• Optional Alcohol:
  • 25–50ml vodka or gin (for a clean, classic finish)
  • 75–100ml sparkling wine (for a lighter, celebratory spritz — best with a dry style)

Instructions

1. Add the strawberry syrup to the bottom of your glass.
2. Add ice cubes over the syrup.
3. Pour in the vodka or gin (if using).
4. Drop in the dried strawberry slices and the dried lemon slice.
5. Slowly top up with sparkling lemonade.
6. If using sparkling wine, you can replace part of the lemonade with soda water or reduce the syrup slightly for a more balanced finish.
7. Give it a gentle stir, or leave it layered for that aesthetic look.

Easy to make and effortlessly beautiful, this is a drink designed for slow moments, shared conversations, and a touch of everyday indulgence , however you choose to enjoy it.