Vegetarian Sparkling Blueberry Lemon Spritz
This vibrant, jewel-toned drink is the kind of thing that makes a regular afternoon feel like a celebration. Fresh or frozen 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 tart, lightly sweet, and beautifully effervescent — everything you want in a refreshing homemade spritz. Because the sweetness comes entirely from maple syrup rather than refined sugar, it feels a little more wholesome without sacrificing any of the flavor. Every ingredient here is naturally plant-based, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it just works. A lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint on the rim make it look like something you'd order at a fancy brunch spot, but it comes together in your own kitchen with minimal effort. Make a big batch of the syrup ahead of time and keep it in the fridge so you can pour these on demand all week long.
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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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