Nitrate & Nitrite Free Sparkling Mint Citrus Spritzer
Fresh lime, sweet orange, and fragrant muddled mint come together in a drink that feels genuinely celebratory without a drop of alcohol or anything artificial. The base is squeezed right from the fruit, so you know exactly what's going into your glass — no preservatives, no color additives, just bright, clean flavor. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, dissolving smoothly into the citrus and giving the whole thing a subtle warmth that plain sugar just can't match. Muddling the mint first and letting it steep for a few minutes before straining is the move that makes this taste like something from a proper cocktail bar rather than a quick mix. The chilled sparkling water gets folded in at the end with just a gentle stir, so you keep all that fizz intact right up until the first sip. It's the kind of refreshing drink that works for a backyard gathering, a weekend brunch, or honestly just a Tuesday when you want something that feels a little special.
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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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