Low Iodine Sparkling Lemonade Berry Spritz
Bright, fizzy, and bursting with real strawberry flavor, this spritz is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a celebration. It's naturally sweetened with maple syrup instead of processed sugar, and every ingredient here is straightforwardly whole and plant-based — no hidden additives to second-guess. For anyone navigating iodine restrictions, beverages can be a surprisingly tricky category, but this one is built entirely from fresh fruit, citrus, and sparkling water, so you can sip without any hesitation. Muddling the strawberries from scratch is the secret weapon — it pulls out a deep, jammy juice that no bottled mixer can replicate. The sparkling water gets folded in gently at the end to keep every glass lively and effervescent right up until the last sip. Garnished with fresh mint and a lemon wheel, it looks stunning on a table without requiring any extra effort. Make a big pitcher for a crowd or scale it down for a quiet moment to yourself — either way, it disappears fast.
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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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