Walnut Free Sparkling Mint Citrus Spritzer
Fresh lime, sweet orange, and muddled mint come together in a drink that feels like a warm-weather celebration in a glass. The citrus base is bright and tangy, the maple syrup adds just enough natural sweetness to round everything out, and the sparkling water gives it that satisfying fizz that makes it feel genuinely special. Muddling the mint first and letting it steep for a few minutes before straining is the secret move here — it pulls out all that cool, herbal fragrance without leaving any bitter bits behind. Every single ingredient in this spritzer is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive garnished with a citrus wheel and a fresh mint sprig, but the steps are genuinely simple and low-effort. Make a big pitcher for a crowd or scale it down for a solo afternoon treat — either way, it disappears fast.
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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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