Spice Free Sparkling Raspberry Lemon Spritzer
Bright, tangy, and beautifully pink, this sparkling raspberry lemon spritzer is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special. A quick homemade raspberry syrup — made by simmering fresh raspberries with maple syrup and water — gives the whole thing a deep, jewel-toned color and a naturally sweet-tart flavor that no bottled mixer can match. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice keeps it lively, and chilled sparkling water adds just the right amount of fizz. For anyone navigating a spice-free lifestyle, this is a genuinely exciting option because every single ingredient is clean and straightforward — no hidden seasonings, no flavored syrups with mystery additives, just real fruit and simple pantry staples. The syrup strains beautifully smooth, so the final drink looks as polished as something you'd order at a nice restaurant. Dress it up with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint, and it's practically begging to be photographed before you take a sip.
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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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