Capsaicin Free Sparkling Lemonade Berry Spritz
This refreshing spritz is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a fancy brunch spot but comes together in minutes with just a handful of real ingredients. Muddled fresh strawberries form the heart of it, releasing a deeply ruby, naturally sweet juice that pairs beautifully with bright lemon and a touch of maple syrup. The whole mixture gets strained smooth, then lifted with chilled sparkling water for a fizzy, fruit-forward sip that feels genuinely celebratory. For anyone avoiding capsaicin, this is a completely worry-free choice — every ingredient is straightforward, with zero hidden heat or spice lurking in the mix. Fresh mint and lemon slices on the rim make it look stunning without any extra effort. It's equally at home at a summer backyard gathering or a quiet afternoon on the porch, and it scales up easily if you're serving a crowd.
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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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