Breastfeeding Friendly Sparkling Coconut Lime Spritz
Staying well-hydrated while nursing can feel like a full-time job on top of, well, the actual full-time job of feeding a baby. This sparkling spritz makes drinking enough fluids genuinely enjoyable — bright, citrusy, and just sweet enough from a touch of maple syrup. Coconut water brings natural electrolytes to the glass, which is a quiet bonus when your body is working overtime. Fresh lime juice keeps things lively and tart, and the sparkling water adds a little fizz that makes it feel like a proper treat rather than plain hydration duty. The whole thing comes together in minutes with no cooking required — just stir, pour over ice, and finish with a lime wheel and a sprig of mint if you want it to look as good as it tastes. It's the kind of drink you can feel good about sipping all afternoon, knowing every ingredient in the glass is exactly what you put there.
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2 servings
- 1 cup coconut water, chilled
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 cup sparkling water, chilled
- 1 cup ice cubes
For serving
- 2 lime wheels or wedges, for serving
- 4 fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the coconut water, lime juice, and maple syrup in a small pitcher or measuring cup and stir until the maple syrup is fully dissolved.
- 2
Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes.
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