Nightshade Free Sparkling Lemonade Berry Spritz
Bright, fizzy, and bursting with real strawberry flavor, this sparkling spritz is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a celebration. Fresh-muddled berries give it a deeply vibrant color and natural sweetness that no bottled mixer can match. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener here, keeping things clean and free from any of the processed additives that can sneak into store-bought lemonades. The whole thing comes together in one pitcher — muddle, strain, pour, and you're done. Since every ingredient is a straightforward fruit, sweetener, or sparkling water, there's nothing to second-guess for anyone avoiding nightshade-family foods. The optional mint and lemon garnishes push it firmly into "impressive enough for guests" territory without adding a single extra step that matters. Serve it immediately over ice so the bubbles stay lively and the color stays gorgeous.
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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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