Nitrate & Nitrite Free Sparkling Raspberry Lemon Spritzer
Bright, fizzy, and bursting with real fruit flavor, this sparkling raspberry lemon spritzer is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special. Every ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like — fresh raspberries, real lemon juice, maple syrup, and sparkling water — so there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass. That matters more than people realize with packaged beverages, which can sneak in preservatives and additives that have no business being in something this simple. The raspberry syrup comes together on the stovetop in just a few minutes, and straining it gives you a gorgeous, jewel-toned base that looks almost too pretty to drink. Tart lemon juice cuts through the sweetness perfectly, and the sparkling water brings that satisfying effervescence without any artificial flavoring. Served over ice with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it's genuinely stunning for a dinner party, a weekend brunch, or just a Tuesday when you want something better than whatever's in the fridge.
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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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