Capsaicin Free Raspberry Lemon Mocktail
Bright, tangy, and beautifully ruby-red, this sparkling drink is the kind of thing that looks like it came from a fancy cocktail bar but comes together with just a handful of wholesome ingredients. The homemade raspberry syrup is the real star — simmered down with maple syrup until it's deeply fragrant and jewel-toned, then strained smooth before it ever hits your glass. Fresh lemon juice brings a zippy citrus punch that balances the sweetness perfectly, and the chilled sparkling water keeps every sip light and effervescent. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to capsaicin, mocktails and drinks can sometimes be surprisingly tricky — certain flavor enhancers and commercial syrups sneak in unexpected additives — but every ingredient here is clean and straightforward. A garnish of fresh mint and a lemon slice makes it feel genuinely festive, whether you're serving it at a summer gathering or just treating yourself on a Tuesday. Stir gently once you add the sparkling water so you keep all that beautiful fizz intact right up until the first sip.
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4 servings
For the raspberry syrup
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup maple syrup
For the mocktail
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4 lemons)
- 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- 4 lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
- 4 fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the raspberries, water, and maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally and pressing the berries against the side of the pan with a spoon, until the raspberries have completely broken down and the liquid is deep red and slightly thickened, about 6–8 minutes.
- 2
Pour the raspberry mixture through a fine-mesh strainer set over a heatproof bowl or measuring cup, pressing firmly on the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much syrup as possible. Discard the solids. Let the syrup cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes, or speed it up by setting the bowl over an ice bath.
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