Pregnancy Friendly Sparkling Blueberry Lemon Spritz
This vibrant, jewel-toned drink is everything you want when you're craving something festive but need to keep it completely alcohol-free. Fresh blueberries are simmered down with maple syrup and bright lemon zest into a gorgeous deep-purple syrup that does all the heavy lifting on flavor. The combination of that homemade syrup with fresh-squeezed lemon juice and chilled sparkling water creates a drink that feels genuinely special — not like a consolation prize. Because you're making the syrup yourself, you know exactly what's going into every sip: real fruit, natural sweetener, and nothing to second-guess. It's a smart swap for anyone navigating a season of skipping cocktails without wanting to feel left out at the table. Serve it in a tall glass over ice with a lemon slice and a sprig of mint, and it looks every bit as elegant as anything else being poured at a gathering.
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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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