Tree Nut Free Sparkling Lemonade Berry Spritz
This refreshing spritz is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a celebration. Fresh strawberries get muddled down into a deeply ruby, fragrant base, then brightened with real squeezed lemon juice and a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness. The whole thing gets strained smooth and topped with chilled sparkling water, so every sip is clean, bright, and perfectly fizzy. Every single ingredient here is straightforwardly fruit- and plant-based, so there's zero concern about hidden nut-derived additives or cross-contact that can sneak into store-bought flavored drinks and syrups. A few mint leaves and a lemon slice on the rim take it from casual to genuinely stunning without any extra effort. It's the kind of homemade drink that looks like it came from a fancy brunch spot but comes together in minutes with nothing more than a pitcher and a strainer.
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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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