Pork Free Raspberry Lemon Agua Fresca

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.5

(21)

Bright, bubbly, and beautifully pink, this raspberry lemon agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special. Fresh raspberries are gently cooked down with maple syrup until they release a deep, jewel-toned syrup, which is then strained smooth and brightened with real lemon juice and zest. The result is a concentrate that's tart, floral, and just sweet enough — nothing artificial, nothing unnecessary. When you pour in the cold sparkling water, the whole thing comes alive with fizz and color. It's naturally free of any animal-derived or processed meat ingredients, so every sip is as clean and wholesome as it looks. Serve it over ice with a sprig of fresh mint and a lemon slice for a presentation that's effortlessly stunning. Whether you're hosting a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon, this is the refresher you'll want to make on repeat.

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Ingredients

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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