Gluten 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 summer brunch or just treating yourself on a Tuesday afternoon. A homemade raspberry syrup made with fresh berries and maple syrup gives it a naturally sweet, fruity depth that no store-bought mixer can match. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice cuts right through the sweetness with bright, zippy acidity, and the chilled sparkling water brings everything together with a satisfying fizz. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from gluten, so there's no label-checking or cross-contamination stress — just pure, clean refreshment. The syrup comes together in minutes on the stovetop, and once it's cooled, assembly is as simple as pouring and stirring. A lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint on the rim take it from casual to genuinely gorgeous with almost zero extra effort. It's the kind of drink that looks like it took way more work than it did.
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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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