MSG Free Sparkling Blueberry Lemon Spritz
This vibrant drink is everything a warm-weather beverage should be — jewel-toned, refreshingly tart, and just sweet enough to feel like a treat. Fresh blueberries are simmered down with maple syrup and lemon zest into a gorgeous deep-purple syrup that does all the heavy lifting, then brightened further with a generous pour of fresh-squeezed lemon juice. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, you never have to second-guess what's in your glass the way you might with flavored sodas or store-bought mixers that sneak in additives. 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 and topping with chilled sparkling water. A gentle stir keeps the bubbles alive, so each sip stays lively and effervescent all the way to the bottom of the glass. Dress it up with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint and it looks like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a rooftop bar.
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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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