Low FODMAP Sparkling Lemonade Berry Spritz
Fresh strawberries muddled with bright lemon juice and a touch of maple syrup create a vibrant, ruby-red base that tastes like summer in a glass. The whole thing gets lifted by chilled sparkling water for a fizzy, refreshing spritz that feels genuinely celebratory — no special occasion required. Managing a sensitive gut often means scanning every label on store-bought drinks for sneaky high-FODMAP sweeteners like honey or high-fructose corn syrup, but here every ingredient is straightforward and portion-controlled from the start. Strawberries sit comfortably within tested safe thresholds at six per serving, and maple syrup is used sparingly enough that it sweetens without causing concern. Straining out the berry solids keeps the drink smooth and polished, while a sprig of mint and a lemon-slice garnish make it look like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a rooftop bar. It serves four, so it's just as at home at a weekend brunch as it is on a quiet Tuesday afternoon when you just need something a little special.
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4 servings
- 24 medium strawberries, hulled and halved
Ingredient noteA serving of up to about 1 cup (about 10 medium strawberries) of strawberries is low in FODMAPs, and this recipe stays within that amount, making it likely fine for most people. If you prefer to always avoid strawberries, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 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)Ingredient note
A serving of up to about 1 cup (about 10 medium strawberries) of strawberries is low in FODMAPs, and this recipe stays within that amount, making it likely fine for most people. If you prefer to always avoid strawberries, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
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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