Beef Free Sparkling Blueberry Lemon Spritz
This vibrant, jewel-toned spritz is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a celebration. Fresh or frozen blueberries are simmered down with maple syrup and lemon zest into a gorgeous deep-purple syrup, then brightened with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice before being topped off with chilled sparkling water. The result is fruity, tart, and just sweet enough — a serious upgrade from anything you'd find in a bottle. Since every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based and completely free of any animal products, there's zero guesswork about what's in your glass. The syrup comes together in under ten minutes on the stovetop, and once it's strained and cooled, assembly is as simple as pouring over ice. A lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint take it from casual to genuinely impressive without any extra effort. Make a big batch of the syrup ahead of time and keep it in the fridge — you'll want to pour this over and over again.
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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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