Vegan Sparkling Lemonade Berry Spritz

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.9

(10)

This vibrant, fruit-forward spritz is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special, whether you're hosting a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon. Fresh strawberries get muddled down into a deeply ruby base, then brightened with real lemon juice and a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness — no refined sugar, no artificial anything. The whole thing comes together in minutes and relies entirely on whole, plant-based ingredients, so there's nothing to second-guess on the label. Chilled sparkling water gives it that satisfying fizz, and a few mint leaves and citrus garnishes take it from simple to genuinely stunning. It's naturally free from dairy, honey, and any animal-derived additives, which makes it an effortless crowd-pleaser when you're mixing drinks for a group with different dietary needs. Serve it immediately to keep the bubbles lively and the color gorgeous.

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Ingredients

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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