Eggless Sparkling Mint Citrus Spritzer

Total time15 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.8

(18)

This spritzer is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special — bright, bubbly, and bursting with real citrus flavor. Fresh lime and orange juice form the base, sweetened with maple syrup and lifted by muddled mint that steeps right into the mix. The muddling step is key: bruising the mint releases its essential oils, giving the whole drink a fragrant, garden-fresh quality you simply can't get from a bottle. Straining out the solids keeps every sip clean and smooth, so the flavors come through without any leafy bits getting in the way. A gentle pour of chilled sparkling water at the end keeps things fizzy and refreshing without losing that effervescence. Naturally free from eggs and any animal-derived ingredients beyond what you choose to add, this recipe is as wholesome as it is gorgeous. Garnish with a citrus wheel and a sprig of mint, and it looks like something straight off a restaurant menu.

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Ingredients

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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