Chestnut Free Sparkling Raspberry Lemon Spritzer
This vibrant, jewel-toned spritzer is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special — whether you're hosting a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon. Fresh raspberries are simmered down with maple syrup into a gorgeous, deeply colored syrup that carries real fruit flavor without any artificial shortcuts. Bright squeezed lemon juice cuts through the sweetness, and chilled sparkling water brings the whole thing to life with a satisfying fizz. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or second-guessing required — just clean, simple components you can feel good about. The homemade raspberry syrup is strained smooth, meaning you get all that bold berry flavor in a beautifully clear, rosy base. A lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint on the rim make it look like something from a fancy café menu, but the process is genuinely easy and relaxed. It's refreshing, crowd-pleasing, and endlessly riffable for any season.
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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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