Almond Free Sparkling Blueberry Lemon Spritz
This vibrant, jewel-toned spritz is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special, whether you're hosting a summer gathering or just treating yourself on a Tuesday afternoon. Fresh blueberries are simmered down with maple syrup and lemon zest into a gorgeous deep-purple syrup that smells absolutely incredible on the stovetop. Bright lemon juice cuts through the sweetness, and a generous pour of chilled sparkling water brings everything together with a satisfying fizz. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just straightforward, beautiful produce and pantry staples. The syrup can be cooled quickly in an ice bath, which means you're not waiting long before you're sipping something that looks like it came from a fancy cocktail bar. A lemon slice and fresh mint on the rim make it feel polished without any extra effort. It's refreshing, naturally sweetened, and genuinely hard to stop at just one glass.
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4 servings
For the blueberry-lemon syrup
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- ½ cup water
- 4 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
For the spritz
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
- 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- 4 lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
- 4 small fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the blueberries, water, maple syrup, and lemon zest in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries burst and the liquid turns deep purple, about 6–8 minutes.
- 2
Remove the pan from the heat and press the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher or large measuring cup, pressing the solids firmly with the back of a spoon to extract as much syrup as possible. Discard the solids.
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