Emulsifier Free Raspberry Lemon Agua Fresca
Bright, tart raspberries meet fresh lemon in a sparkling drink that feels like summer in a glass. The process is beautifully simple — the berries are gently cooked down with maple syrup and water, then strained to leave behind a jewel-red syrup that's completely smooth and seed-free. Lemon juice and zest bring a citrusy punch that balances the sweetness perfectly before cold sparkling water turns it all into something effervescent and refreshing. Every single ingredient here is exactly what it says it is — no additives, no stabilizers, nothing that doesn't belong. For anyone navigating labels and avoiding synthetic emulsifiers that sneak into bottled drinks and flavored syrups, making this at home means total control over what goes into your glass. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice for a drink that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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