Vegan Sparkling Mint Citrus Spritzer

Total time15 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

4.8

(18)

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 key: pressing the mint against the pitcher releases its essential oils, giving the whole drink that aromatic punch you'd expect from a craft cocktail bar. A short five-minute steep lets the citrus base fully absorb the mint before you strain it out, so every sip is clean and smooth rather than leafy or bitter. Maple syrup does the sweetening here, which means no honey and no refined sugar — just a subtle, rounded sweetness that lets the citrus shine. When the chilled sparkling water goes in, stir gently to keep those bubbles alive and the fizz lively all the way to the last glass. It's the kind of drink that looks stunning with a citrus wheel and a sprig of mint on the rim, making it just as at home at a weekend brunch as it is on a hot Tuesday afternoon.

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Ingredients

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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