Chicken 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. It's naturally sweet and tart in exactly the right balance, and the optional mint and citrus garnishes make it look like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a rooftop bar. Since every ingredient here is plant-based and straightforward, there's zero guesswork about what's in your glass — just real fruit, citrus, and a natural sweetener doing all the work. It comes together in minutes and is elegant enough to serve at a brunch, a baby shower, or honestly just a Tuesday afternoon when you need something that feels a little celebratory.
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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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