Red Meat Allergy Friendly Sparkling Raspberry Lemon Spritzer
Fresh raspberries, bright lemon juice, and a touch of maple syrup come together in a drink that looks like something you'd order at a fancy brunch spot — except you made it yourself in about fifteen minutes. The homemade raspberry syrup is the real star here: simmering the berries down and straining them produces a jewel-toned, intensely fruity base that no store-bought mixer can match. Topped off with chilled sparkling water, the result is effervescent, tart, and just sweet enough to feel like a treat. Since every ingredient in this spritzer is naturally plant-based and free from any meat or animal proteins, it's a completely worry-free pour for anyone navigating a red meat allergy. There's no label-reading required, no hidden broths or flavor enhancers — just fruit, citrus, and bubbles. A garnish of fresh mint and a lemon wheel makes it look stunning in the glass, whether you're serving it at a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon.
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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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