Paraben Free Sparkling Blueberry Lemon Spritz
This vibrant, jewel-toned spritz is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a special occasion. Fresh blueberries are simmered down with maple syrup and lemon zest into a gorgeous deep-purple syrup, then brightened with squeezed lemon juice and topped off with chilled sparkling water. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and whole — real fruit, real citrus, a natural sweetener — so you never have to second-guess what's actually in your glass. That matters more than people realize, since many store-bought flavored drinks and sodas contain synthetic preservatives and additives that those avoiding parabens and similar compounds work hard to steer clear of. Making the syrup from scratch takes less than ten minutes on the stove, and the result is infinitely more complex and satisfying than anything from a bottle. The optional mint and lemon garnish push it firmly into "impress your guests" territory without any extra effort. Fizzy, tart, lightly sweet, and completely clean — this one earns a permanent spot in your warm-weather rotation.
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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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