Gluten Free Sparkling Lemonade Berry Spritz
Fresh strawberries muddled down to a deeply ruby juice, bright lemon, a touch of maple syrup, and fizzy sparkling water — this spritz is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel like a celebration. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from gluten, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swaps required; it's just clean, vibrant flavor from start to finish. The maple syrup does a beautiful job of rounding out the tartness without any of the ambiguity that can come with processed sweeteners. Straining the muddled berries gives the final drink a smooth, jewel-toned finish that looks almost too pretty to sip — almost. A handful of fresh mint and a lemon wheel on the rim take it from casual to genuinely impressive with almost zero extra effort. Make it for brunch, a backyard hang, or anytime you want something refreshing that feels a little special.
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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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