Tree Nut Free Sparkling Mint Citrus Spritzer
Fresh lime and orange juice come together with muddled mint and a touch of maple syrup for a drink that feels genuinely refreshing — bright, lightly sweet, and a little fancy without any effort. The muddling step is the secret here: pressing the mint leaves releases their essential oils and gives the whole spritzer a fragrant, garden-fresh quality that bottled mixers just can't replicate. After a quick steep and a strain, the citrus base is clean and beautifully infused before the sparkling water ever touches it. That gentle final stir keeps the bubbles intact so every glass stays lively from the first sip to the last. Every ingredient in this drink is naturally free from tree nuts — no almond syrups, no cashew creamers, no hidden nut-based additives to second-guess at the store. It's the kind of crowd-pleasing spritzer you can set out at a summer gathering or a weekend brunch and feel completely confident serving to anyone at the table. Garnish with a citrus wheel and a sprig of mint and it looks like something from a restaurant menu.
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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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