Strawberry Dirty Sprite Mix (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
02 - 2 cups lemon-lime soda
03 - 1 cup ice cubes
04 - 1 tablespoon strawberry syrup (optional)
05 - Fresh strawberries, for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - Thoroughly wash and slice the fresh strawberries. Muddle a few slices directly in a serving glass to extract their juices.
02 - Fill the glass about halfway with ice cubes.
03 - Carefully pour lemon-lime soda over the ice, filling the glass.
04 - Add a tablespoon of strawberry syrup for deeper flavor and stir gently to combine.
05 - Top the beverage with additional fresh strawberries as garnish. Serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - For a lighter option, replace soda with sparkling water and opt for natural sweeteners in place of syrup.