Turmeric Free Sparkling Lemonade Berry Spritz
Bright, fizzy, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, this sparkling spritz is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a celebration. Muddled strawberries form the heart of the base, releasing a deeply vibrant juice that pairs beautifully with tart fresh lemon and the gentle sweetness of maple syrup. The whole thing gets lifted by chilled sparkling water, so every sip has that satisfying effervescence without any artificial additives to worry about. Since every single ingredient here is naturally free of the warm spice that shows up uninvited in so many packaged beverages and cocktail mixes, you can sip with complete confidence. Fresh mint and lemon slices on the rim make it look like something you'd order at a rooftop bar, but it comes together in minutes with nothing more than a pitcher and a strainer. It's equally at home at a summer brunch, a backyard cookout, or just a quiet evening when you want something a little more special than plain water.
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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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