Almond Free Sparkling Mint Citrus Spritzer
Fresh lime, sweet orange, and muddled mint come together in a drink that feels like a spa day in a glass — bright, fizzy, and genuinely refreshing. The base is built by bruising mint leaves until fragrant, then steeping them in a citrus-maple mixture that smells incredible even before the bubbles hit. Maple syrup does the sweetening here, bringing a gentle warmth that balances the tartness of both juices without tipping into cloying territory. Straining out the mint solids gives you a clean, jewel-toned liquid that looks as good as it tastes. When the chilled sparkling water goes in, you get that satisfying effervescence without any store-bought shortcuts or mystery additives. It's naturally free from tree nuts of any kind — every ingredient is straightforward fruit, herb, and sweetener, so there's nothing to second-guess. Dress each glass with a citrus wheel and a sprig of mint and you've got something that looks genuinely impressive with almost zero effort.
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4 servings
- ½ cup fresh lime juice (from about 4 limes)
- ½ cup fresh orange juice (from about 2 medium oranges)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup, plus more to taste
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- 4 thin orange or lime slices, for serving (optional)
- 4 small fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the mint leaves to a pitcher. Use a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon to press and twist the mint firmly against the bottom of the pitcher about 8–10 times, until the leaves are bruised and fragrant.
- 2
Pour the lime juice, orange juice, and maple syrup over the muddled mint. Stir until the maple syrup is fully dissolved, about 30 seconds.
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