Nutmeg Free Sparkling Raspberry Lemon Spritzer
Fresh raspberries simmered down with maple syrup and a splash of water create a jewel-toned syrup that forms the heart of this gorgeous drink. Bright lemon juice cuts through the sweetness, and chilled sparkling water brings the whole thing to life with a satisfying fizz. It's the kind of drink that looks like it came from a fancy brunch spot but comes together in under twenty minutes on your own stovetop. Warm-spice seasonings like nutmeg have no business here anyway — this spritzer is all about clean, fruit-forward flavor that lets the raspberries and citrus shine without competition. The maple syrup adds a gentle depth that plain sugar simply can't match, and straining the cooked berries gives you a silky, vibrant base with zero grittiness. Pile in the ice, add a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint, and you've got a drink that's as beautiful as it is refreshing.
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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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