Mustard Free Sparkling Blueberry Lemon Spritz
This vibrant, jewel-toned spritz is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a celebration. Fresh blueberries are simmered down with maple syrup and bright lemon zest into a gorgeous deep-purple syrup, then combined with fresh lemon juice and chilled sparkling water for a fizzy, refreshing sip. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from mustard and mustard derivatives — no condiments, no spice blends, no hidden culprits to second-guess. The homemade syrup is the real star: straining it through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky, jewel-bright base that looks stunning in the glass. A gentle stir keeps the bubbles lively, and a lemon slice with a sprig of fresh mint makes the presentation feel genuinely special. It's the kind of drink you can serve to guests with complete confidence, knowing exactly what went into every drop.
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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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