Almond Free Sparkling Raspberry Lemon Spritzer
Bright, fizzy, and almost too pretty to drink, this raspberry lemon spritzer is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special. The homemade raspberry syrup is the real star — fresh berries are simmered down with maple syrup and water until they collapse into a gorgeous, jewel-toned liquid that tastes nothing like the artificial stuff. Squeezing your own lemons adds a sharp, sunny tartness that balances the berry sweetness perfectly. Everything here is straightforwardly fruit-forward and plant-based, so there's zero need to scan labels or second-guess a single ingredient. Top each glass with chilled sparkling water, a lemon slice, and a sprig of fresh mint, and you've got something that looks like it came from a fancy brunch menu. It's refreshing enough for a hot afternoon and elegant enough for a dinner party — honestly, it works any time you want something that feels a little celebratory without any fuss.
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4 servings
For the raspberry syrup
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup water
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
For the spritzer
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4 lemons)
- 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 2 cups ice
For serving
- 4 lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
- 4 fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the maple syrup and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the maple syrup dissolves, about 1 minute. Add the raspberries and cook, pressing them gently with the back of a spoon, until the berries have broken down and the syrup is deep red, about 3–4 minutes.
- 2
Pour the raspberry mixture through a fine-mesh strainer set over a small bowl or measuring cup, pressing the solids firmly with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids. Let the raspberry syrup cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.
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