Cinnamon Free Chilled Raspberry Lemon Sparkling Cooler
Bright, tangy, and beautifully pink, this sparkling cooler is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a special occasion. A homemade raspberry-lemon syrup forms the heart of it — fresh raspberries and lemon zest are simmered down with maple syrup until thick and fragrant, then strained into a silky, jewel-toned concentrate. That syrup gets combined with fresh-squeezed lemon juice and chilled sparkling water for a fizzy, refreshing sip that tastes far more sophisticated than the effort involved. So many flavored drinks and store-bought syrups sneak in spice blends or natural flavoring mixes that can be a real concern, but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. The whole thing comes together in a pitcher, making it effortless to serve a crowd. Garnished with a fresh raspberry and a lemon slice, it's as gorgeous to look at as it is to drink.
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4 servings
For the raspberry-lemon syrup
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup water
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
For the cooler
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4 lemons)
- 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- 4 fresh raspberries, for garnish (optional)
- 4 lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the raspberries, maple syrup, water, and lemon zest in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally and pressing the raspberries gently with the back of a spoon, until the berries have broken down and the syrup is slightly thickened, about 8–10 minutes.
- 2
Pour the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a heatproof bowl or measuring cup, pressing the solids firmly to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids. Let the strained syrup cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until fully chilled, at least 30 minutes.
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