Pistachio 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 lemon zest into a gorgeous deep-purple syrup, then brightened with fresh lemon juice and topped off with chilled sparkling water. The result is fruity, tangy, and just sweet enough — the kind of refreshing sip you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's zero need to scrutinize labels or worry about cross-contact from shared processing facilities. It comes together with simple pantry staples and a quick stovetop step, making it totally approachable even on a busy day. Serve it over ice with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint for a presentation that looks far more impressive than the effort required.
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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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