Vegetarian 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 just a little fancy without any real effort. Muddling the mint first is the secret move here, bruising the leaves so they release their oils before the citrus even hits the pitcher. A short five-minute steep lets that herbal flavor fully infuse, so every sip tastes intentional rather than like an afterthought. Straining everything through a fine-mesh sieve keeps the texture clean and smooth, and the gentle final stir preserves all that sparkle in the chilled water. Maple syrup does the sweetening, which means no refined sugar and a subtle depth that plain simple syrup just can't match. It's the kind of drink you can dress up with a citrus wheel and a mint sprig for guests, or pour straight into a glass on a hot afternoon when you just need something cold and good.
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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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