Chicken Free Sparkling Mint Citrus Spritzer
This bright, bubbly spritzer 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 Tuesday afternoon. Fresh lime and orange juice form a zingy citrus base, balanced by the gentle sweetness of maple syrup and the cool, herbal lift of muddled mint. The muddling step is the real secret here: bruising the mint leaves releases their essential oils and infuses every sip with that unmistakable fresh fragrance. A quick steep and a pass through a fine-mesh strainer means you get all the flavor with none of the leafy bits floating around in your glass. Topped off with chilled sparkling water and a handful of ice, it's effervescent, refreshing, and completely plant-based from start to finish — no animal products of any kind in sight. Dress each glass with a citrus wheel and a sprig of mint and it looks like something straight off a restaurant menu, with almost zero effort required.
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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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