Almond Free Sparkling Lemonade Berry Spritz
Fresh strawberries muddled down to a deeply ruby pulp, bright lemon juice, and a touch of maple syrup come together in a drink that tastes like peak summer in a glass. The whole thing gets strained smooth, then lifted with chilled sparkling water for a fizzy, refreshing finish that feels genuinely special without requiring any bartending skills. Tree nut allergies can make packaged beverages and flavored drinks a minefield of ambiguous "natural flavors" and shared-facility warnings, but every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. Maple syrup steps in as a natural sweetener that dissolves beautifully into the lemon base, so there's no refined sugar syrup to fuss over. A handful of fresh mint and a few garnishes on the rim take it from casual to company-worthy in seconds. Make a big pitcher for a backyard gathering or scale it down for a quiet afternoon treat — either way, it disappears fast.
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4 servings
- 24 medium strawberries, hulled and halved
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4 lemons)
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup cold water
- 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 8 fresh mint leaves (optional)
For serving
- 4 lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
- 4 strawberries, halved, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the hulled strawberries in a large pitcher or the base of a cocktail shaker. Muddle firmly with a muddler or the back of a fork until the berries are fully broken down and deeply red, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Add the lemon juice, maple syrup, and cold water to the muddled strawberries. Stir or shake vigorously until the maple syrup is fully dissolved and the mixture is uniform in color.
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