High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Sparkling Raspberry Lemon Spritzer
This vibrant, blush-pink 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 Tuesday afternoon. The base is built on a quick homemade raspberry syrup made with fresh berries and maple syrup, which gives it a rich, fruity depth that no bottled mixer can match. Swapping in maple syrup instead of conventional sweeteners means you're skipping the processed stuff entirely, with zero compromise on flavor. Bright squeezed lemon juice cuts through the sweetness beautifully, and the chilled sparkling water brings that satisfying fizz that makes it feel like a real celebration. Everything comes together in a pitcher, so it's effortless to scale up for a crowd. A sprig of fresh mint and a lemon wheel on the rim take it from casual to genuinely gorgeous in about two seconds.
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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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