Xanthan Gum Free Raspberry Lemon Agua Fresca
Bright, tangy, and absolutely gorgeous in the glass, this sparkling raspberry lemonade-style drink is the kind of thing that disappears fast at any gathering. Fresh raspberries are gently cooked down with maple syrup until they release every drop of their deep, jewel-toned juice, then strained smooth before lemon juice and zest bring a zippy citrus punch to the party. The whole thing gets topped off with cold sparkling water for a fizzy, refreshing finish that feels far more special than the effort involved. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of thickeners and stabilizers — no gums, no additives, just real fruit, citrus, and a touch of natural sweetness. That makes it a genuinely worry-free option for anyone navigating ingredient labels on store-bought drinks, which are often loaded with unnecessary extras. Serve it over ice with a sprig of fresh mint and a lemon slice, and you've got a drink that looks like it came from a fancy café.
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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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