Eosinophilic Esophagitis Friendly Sparkling Mint Citrus Spritzer
Bright, fizzy, and genuinely refreshing, this sparkling spritzer is the kind of drink that feels special without requiring much effort at all. Fresh lime and orange juice bring a natural tartness, while maple syrup rounds everything out with just a touch of sweetness you can easily adjust to your liking. Muddling the mint first is the secret move here — it bruises the leaves just enough to release their fragrance before the citrus does the rest of the work during a short steep. Managing a restricted diet often means scanning every label for hidden triggers, so it's genuinely satisfying to pour something made entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients with zero guesswork involved. The straining step keeps the final drink smooth and clean, which matters when you're being mindful about texture and what goes down easily. Served over ice with a citrus slice and a sprig of mint, it looks like something from a restaurant menu — and it comes together in minutes.
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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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