Chestnut Free Sparkling Lemonade Berry Spritz
Fresh strawberries muddled down to a deeply ruby base, bright lemon juice, and a touch of maple syrup come together in a drink that feels genuinely special without requiring any complicated technique. The whole thing is naturally sweetened and built entirely from fruit, citrus, and sparkling water — no hidden additives or processed syrups to second-guess. Straining out the berry solids gives you a beautifully smooth, jewel-toned liquid that looks stunning in a glass before you even add the bubbles. A gentle pour of chilled sparkling water at the end keeps everything lively and effervescent, so each sip has that satisfying fizz. Fresh mint and a lemon wheel on the rim take it from casual to genuinely impressive if you're serving guests. It's the kind of drink that works equally well for a lazy afternoon on the porch or as a crowd-pleasing mocktail at a summer gathering.
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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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