Sesame Free Sparkling Raspberry Lemon Spritzer
Fresh raspberries and real lemon juice come together in a drink that looks like something you'd order at a fancy brunch spot — but it's incredibly simple to make at home. The homemade raspberry syrup is the star here: simmering the berries with maple syrup and water coaxes out a gorgeous, deep-red liquid that's fruity, lightly sweet, and completely natural. Straining out the solids gives you a silky, jewel-toned base that mixes beautifully with bright citrus and chilled sparkling water. For anyone navigating ingredient labels on store-bought drinks and flavored syrups, making this from scratch means you know exactly what's in your glass — no hidden additives, no surprises. The whole thing comes together in a pitcher, making it just as easy to scale up for a crowd as it is to pour a single glass on a quiet afternoon. A lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint on the rim take it from casual to genuinely impressive without any extra effort.
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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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