Lactose Free Sparkling Lemonade Berry Spritz
Fresh strawberries muddled down to a deeply crimson 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 of dairy, so there's no swapping, substituting, or label-reading required. The maple syrup does a beautiful job of rounding out the tartness without any heaviness, and the whole thing comes together in one pitcher with minimal effort. Straining out the berry solids gives you a silky, jewel-toned base that looks far more impressive than the work involved. A gentle stir at the end keeps the bubbles lively, so each glass stays refreshingly effervescent right up until the last sip. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a halved strawberry on the rim and it's practically ready for a party spread — or just a quiet moment on the porch.
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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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