Cinnamon Free Sparkling Raspberry Lemon Spritzer
Fresh raspberries and real lemon juice are the stars here, delivering a vibrant, fruit-forward drink that feels genuinely special without any fuss. A quick homemade raspberry syrup — made by simmering berries with maple syrup and water, then straining out the solids — gives the base a gorgeous deep-red color and natural sweetness that store-bought mixes simply can't match. Chilled sparkling water brings the fizz, and the whole thing comes together in a pitcher that's ready to pour over ice in minutes. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, this recipe is naturally in the clear: every ingredient is straightforward fruit, citrus, and a touch of maple, with nothing hidden to worry about. A garnish of lemon slices and fresh mint makes it look like something from a fancy brunch menu, even though it's incredibly easy to pull off at home. It's refreshing, bright, and just tart enough to keep you going back for another glass.
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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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