Hazelnut Free Sparkling Mint Citrus Spritzer
Fresh lime and orange juice come together in this bright, fizzy spritzer that feels like a proper treat without any fuss. Muddling the mint leaves first is the secret move here — it bruises them just enough to release their oils, so every sip carries that cool, herby fragrance alongside the citrus. A touch of maple syrup rounds out the tartness naturally, and you can nudge it sweeter to suit your crowd. The whole thing gets strained clean before the sparkling water goes in, so you get a beautifully clear, elegant drink rather than a leafy mess in your glass. It's the kind of refresher that looks like it came from a fancy brunch spot but comes together in minutes with nothing more than a pitcher and a wooden spoon. Serve it over plenty of ice with a citrus wheel and a sprig of mint, and it's genuinely hard not to feel a little fancy.
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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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