Gluten Free Sparkling Mint Citrus Spritzer
This sparkling spritzer is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a fancy brunch spot but comes together with nothing more than fresh citrus, mint, and a splash of bubbly water. The combination of lime and orange juice gives it a bright, layered tartness that maple syrup rounds out beautifully — no refined sugar, no artificial sweeteners, just real ingredients doing all the work. Muddling the mint first is the secret move here; bruising the leaves releases their essential oils and lets them steep into the citrus base so every sip is genuinely fragrant, not just faintly herby. Straining everything before adding the sparkling water keeps the texture clean and the presentation gorgeous, especially with a fresh citrus wheel and a sprig of mint tucked into each glass. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of gluten, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swapping required — it's just a beautiful drink that happens to work for everyone at the table. Serve it at a summer gathering, a weekend brunch, or honestly any afternoon that could use a little lift.
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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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