Oats Free Raspberry Lemon Agua Fresca
Tart raspberries, bright lemon, and a touch of maple syrup come together in a drink that feels like summer in a glass. The process starts by gently simmering the berries down into a rich, jewel-toned syrup, then straining out every last seed so the final drink is silky smooth. Fresh lemon juice and zest layer in that citrusy punch before sparkling water is folded in slowly to keep every bubble intact. The result is fizzy, fruity, and just sweet enough — the kind of thing you want to sip on a hot afternoon with a handful of ice and a sprig of mint. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of grains and grain-derived additives, so there's zero label-reading stress involved. It's an effortless crowd-pleaser that looks stunning in a pitcher and comes together with nothing more than a saucepan and a strainer.
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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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