Shellfish Free Sparkling Lemonade Berry Spritz
Fresh strawberries muddled down to a deeply crimson juice, bright lemon, a touch of maple syrup, and a generous pour of sparkling water — this spritz is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel like a celebration. Every ingredient here is clean, plant-based, and completely free of any seafood or ocean-derived additives, so you can sip without a second thought. The maple syrup does a beautiful job of sweetening without overpowering the tartness of the lemon, and straining out the berry solids gives the final drink a smooth, jewel-toned finish that looks almost too pretty to drink. A handful of fresh mint and a few garnishes on the rim take it from casual to genuinely impressive with almost no extra effort. It comes together in one pitcher, which makes it an easy choice for entertaining or just treating yourself on a warm day. Serve it the moment the sparkling water goes in and you'll get that satisfying fizz in every glass.
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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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