Pecan Free Sparkling Lemonade Berry Spritz
Fresh strawberries muddled down to a deeply ruby pulp, bright lemon juice, and a touch of maple syrup — this spritz is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel like a celebration. The base is strained smooth, so every sip is clean and vibrant without any chunky bits getting in the way. Sparkling water is stirred in gently at the end to keep all that fizz alive, and the result is a beautifully effervescent glass that looks as good as it tastes. For anyone navigating nut allergies, this recipe is a genuine breath of fresh air — every single ingredient is naturally free of tree nuts, and there's no baking mix or flavored syrup to second-guess. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener and adds a subtle warmth that plays beautifully against the tartness of fresh lemon. Dress each glass with a mint sprig, a lemon wheel, and a halved strawberry on the rim, and you've got something that could easily pass for a fancy restaurant mocktail. It's refreshing, crowd-pleasing, and completely stress-free to make.
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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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