Dairy Free Sparkling Mint Citrus Spritzer
This spritzer is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special — bright, bubbly, and refreshingly herbal without a drop of anything artificial. Fresh lime and orange juice bring a natural tartness that maple syrup rounds out beautifully, and muddling the mint first means every sip carries that cool, fragrant depth. The steeping step is a small but brilliant move that lets the citrus base fully absorb the mint before the sparkling water ever enters the picture. Because every ingredient here is naturally plant-based, there's zero guesswork about hidden dairy — no cream, no butter, no whey lurking anywhere. It's endlessly riffable too; taste the base before adding the sparkling water and adjust the maple syrup to hit exactly the sweetness you want. Serve it over ice with a citrus wheel and a sprig of mint and it looks genuinely stunning in the glass, whether you're pouring for a weeknight dinner or a backyard gathering.
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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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