Cashew Free Sparkling Raspberry Lemon Spritzer
Fresh raspberries simmered down with maple syrup and water create a jewel-toned syrup that forms the heart of this gorgeous, fizzy drink. Bright lemon juice cuts through the sweetness, and a splash of chilled sparkling water ties it all together into something that feels genuinely special. The whole thing comes together in a pitcher, making it just as easy to serve one glass as it is to pour for a crowd. Every ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just clean, vibrant flavors from start to finish. A sprig of fresh mint and a lemon wheel on the rim take it from casual to celebration-worthy in about two seconds. It's the kind of drink that looks like it came from a fancy brunch spot but is honestly simpler than it appears.
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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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