Carrageenan Free Sparkling Mint Citrus Spritzer
Bright, fizzy, and impossibly refreshing, this sparkling spritzer is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special. Fresh lime and orange juice bring a natural tartness, while maple syrup rounds everything out with just a touch of sweetness you can dial up or down to your liking. Muddled mint leaves steep right into the citrus base, so every sip carries that cool, herbal lift without any artificial flavoring or additives. For anyone navigating carrageenan concerns, store-bought flavored sparkling drinks and juice blends can be a minefield of hidden thickeners and stabilizers — this one is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients with nothing to second-guess. The straining step keeps the texture perfectly clean and smooth before the sparkling water goes in, so you get pure, bright flavor in every glass. A gentle stir preserves the bubbles, and a citrus slice or fresh mint sprig on the rim makes it look like something from a fancy brunch menu. It comes together in minutes and is genuinely hard to stop drinking.
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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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