Gelatin Free Sparkling Raspberry Lemon Spritzer
Fresh raspberries are cooked down with maple syrup into a jewel-toned syrup that forms the heart of this vibrant, crowd-pleasing drink. The syrup gets strained until silky smooth, then paired with bright squeezed lemon juice and topped with chilled sparkling water for a fizzy, refreshing finish. Many store-bought flavored sodas and drink mixes sneak in gelatin or other animal-derived thickeners, so making your own from scratch is a genuinely smart move. Every ingredient here is straightforwardly plant-based — fresh fruit, citrus, maple syrup, and bubbles — so there's nothing hidden to second-guess. The result is tart, lightly sweet, and beautifully pink in the glass, especially when garnished with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint. It's the kind of drink that looks like you put in serious effort but comes together with minimal fuss, making it perfect for entertaining or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon.
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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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