Peanut Free Sparkling Mint Citrus Spritzer
Fresh lime and orange juice come together with muddled mint and a touch of maple syrup to create a drink that feels genuinely special without requiring any bartending skills. The muddling step is key — pressing the mint against the pitcher releases its natural oils and gives the whole spritzer that bright, herby lift you'd expect from a craft cocktail menu. A short five-minute steep lets those flavors fully marry before the sparkling water ever enters the picture, so every sip is layered and intentional rather than flat and one-note. Because this is made entirely from fresh fruit, herbs, and a natural sweetener, there's nothing hidden to worry about — no processed syrups, no mystery flavorings, just clean, whole ingredients. The maple syrup dissolves beautifully into the citrus base and adds a gentle warmth that balances the tartness of the lime without tipping the drink into cloying territory. Served over ice with a citrus wheel and a sprig of mint, it looks stunning in a glass and is the kind of thing guests will immediately ask you to make again.
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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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