Cashew Free Raspberry Lemon Agua Fresca
Bright, bubbly, and deeply refreshing, this raspberry lemon agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a celebration. Fresh raspberries are gently simmered with maple syrup until they break down into a gorgeous, jewel-toned syrup that gets strained smooth before anything else hits the pitcher. A generous pour of fresh lemon juice and a little zest sharpen the sweetness into something genuinely vibrant. Then comes the sparkling water — added slowly so every glass stays perfectly fizzy. The whole thing is naturally free from nuts and tree nuts of any kind, so there's zero need to scrutinize a label or worry about what's hiding in a store-bought mixer. Served over ice with a sprig of mint and a curl of lemon, it looks stunning without any extra effort. This is the kind of recipe you'll find yourself making on repeat all season long.
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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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