Dairy Free Raspberry Lemon Agua Fresca
Tart, bright, and absolutely gorgeous in the glass, this sparkling drink is the kind of thing that makes a regular afternoon feel like a special occasion. Fresh raspberries are simmered down with maple syrup until they collapse into a deep, jewel-toned syrup — no artificial dyes or refined sugars needed. A fine-mesh strainer does the heavy lifting to give you a silky, seed-free base that's smooth and clean on the palate. Fresh lemon juice and zest layer in that citrusy punch before cold sparkling water brings the whole thing to life with a gentle fizz. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there's nothing to swap or second-guess — just pour and enjoy. Served over ice with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice, it's as pretty as anything you'd order at a café, and honestly even more refreshing.
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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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