Low Iodine Sparkling Mint Citrus Spritzer
Bright, fizzy, and impossibly refreshing, this sparkling spritzer brings together fresh lime and orange juice with muddled mint and a touch of maple syrup for a drink that feels genuinely special. Every ingredient here is naturally free of iodine concerns — no dairy, no seafood, no iodized salt, just pure citrus and herbs — making it an effortless fit for anyone navigating a low-iodine protocol. The muddling step is a small but mighty technique: bruising the mint leaves releases their essential oils so the flavor blooms into the citrus base during a quick five-minute steep. Straining everything before adding the sparkling water keeps the texture clean and the bubbles intact, so each glass lands crisp rather than cloudy. Maple syrup sweetens the mix without any of the additives you'd worry about in processed sweeteners, and you can dial it up or down to suit your taste. Garnished with a thin citrus wheel and a fresh mint sprig, this is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a restaurant but comes together in your own kitchen with almost no effort.
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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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