Gut Friendly Sparkling Mint Citrus Spritzer
Fresh citrus and muddled mint come together in a drink that feels genuinely refreshing without relying on anything processed or hard to digest. The base is squeezed lime and orange juice sweetened with a touch of maple syrup — real, recognizable ingredients that are gentle on a sensitive gut. Muddling the mint and letting it steep for a few minutes before straining pulls out all that bright, herby flavor without leaving any fibrous bits behind, so every sip is smooth and clean. The sparkling water goes in last and gets just a gentle stir, keeping the fizz lively and the whole drink light. It's the kind of thing that feels celebratory enough for a gathering but easy enough to throw together on a quiet afternoon. Garnish with a citrus slice and a sprig of mint if you want it to look as good as it tastes.
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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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