Ginger Free Sparkling Raspberry Lemon Spritzer
Bright, fizzy, and deeply refreshing, this sparkling raspberry lemon spritzer is the kind of drink that feels special without requiring much effort at all. A quick homemade raspberry syrup — made by simmering fresh raspberries with maple syrup and water — gives the whole thing a gorgeous deep-red color and a naturally fruity sweetness that no store-bought mixer can match. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice cuts right through the sweetness with a clean, citrusy punch, and chilled sparkling water brings the whole glass to life. Many flavored drinks and syrups sneak in warming spices that can be hard to spot on an ingredient label, but every component here is straightforward and easy to verify. The result is a beautifully layered spritzer that's as pretty as it is delicious — especially with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint tucked in for good measure. It's an ideal option for entertaining, weekend brunches, or just treating yourself to something that feels a little elevated on an ordinary 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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