Vegetarian Sparkling Lemonade Berry Spritz
Fresh strawberries muddled down to a deeply ruby juice, bright lemon, and a touch of maple syrup — this spritz is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a fancy café but comes together in minutes at home. The sparkling water goes in last and gets the gentlest stir, so every glass stays beautifully fizzy all the way to the bottom. Sweetened with maple syrup instead of refined sugar, it feels a little more wholesome without sacrificing any of that sweet-tart punch. Straining out the berry solids gives the finished drink a clean, jewel-toned look that's genuinely stunning in a glass with a lemon slice on the rim. It's naturally plant-based from start to finish, so there's nothing to swap or second-guess — just real fruit, citrus, and bubbles. Serve it at a summer brunch, a backyard gathering, or honestly just a Tuesday afternoon when you need something refreshing and a little special.
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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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