MSG Free Sparkling Raspberry Lemon Spritzer
Fresh raspberries, real lemon juice, and a touch of maple syrup are all it takes to make a drink that looks like it came from a fancy café. The homemade raspberry syrup is the star here — simmered down until it's a gorgeous, jewel-toned red and then strained smooth before it ever hits your glass. Because every ingredient is whole and unprocessed, you never have to second-guess what's actually in your cup the way you might with store-bought flavored sodas or cocktail mixers that sneak in additives. The bright tartness of fresh lemon juice balances the berry sweetness perfectly, and the sparkling water gives it that satisfying fizz without anything artificial doing the heavy lifting. It's the kind of drink that feels celebratory enough for a dinner party but easy enough to throw together on a random Tuesday afternoon. Garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of mint and it honestly looks stunning — no effort required.
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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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