Legume Free Sparkling Mint Citrus Spritzer
This spritzer is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special — bright, bubbly, and packed with fresh citrus and cool mint. Freshly squeezed lime and orange juice form the backbone, sweetened just enough with maple syrup for a naturally balanced flavor that never tips into cloying territory. The muddling step is the real secret here: bruising the mint leaves first coaxes out their essential oils, and a short steep lets that herbal fragrance fully infuse the citrus base before the sparkling water ever enters the picture. Straining everything through a fine-mesh sieve keeps the final drink clean and elegant, with none of the leafy bits getting in the way. Every single ingredient in this recipe is completely free of legumes, so there's no label-reading required and no hidden surprises — just whole, simple components you can feel good about. Serve it over ice with a citrus wheel and a sprig of mint and it looks genuinely stunning in the glass. It's the perfect refresher for a warm afternoon, a dinner party, or honestly just a Tuesday when you need something that feels a little celebratory.
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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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