Beef Free Raspberry Lemon Agua Fresca
Tart raspberries, bright lemon, and a touch of maple syrup come together in a drink that tastes like summer in a glass. The process starts by gently cooking the berries down into a rich, jewel-toned syrup that gets strained smooth before anything else goes in — so every sip is silky and seed-free. Fresh lemon juice and zest layer in that citrusy punch, while cold sparkling water lifts the whole thing into something refreshing and a little celebratory. It's naturally plant-based from top to bottom, so there's absolutely nothing to second-guess about the ingredient list. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a sprig of mint and a lemon wheel, and it looks like something you'd pay way too much for at a fancy brunch spot. This is the kind of drink that disappears fast at a gathering, so you might want to double the batch.
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4 servings
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- ½ cup water
- 4 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 3 cups cold sparkling water
For serving
- ice, for serving
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the raspberries, water, and maple syrup in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally and pressing the raspberries against the side of the pan with a wooden spoon, until the berries have completely broken down and the mixture is deep red and steaming, about 4–5 minutes.
- 2
Pour the raspberry mixture through a fine-mesh strainer set over a pitcher, pressing firmly on the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the seeds and pulp left in the strainer.
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