Vegan Sparkling Raspberry Lemon Spritzer
This vibrant, jewel-toned spritzer is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel a little more special, whether you're hosting a summer brunch or just treating yourself on a Tuesday afternoon. A quick homemade raspberry syrup — built from fresh berries and maple syrup — gives it a rich, naturally sweet depth that no store-bought mixer can match. The syrup is strained smooth, then paired with bright fresh lemon juice and chilled sparkling water for a drink that's tart, refreshing, and beautifully balanced. Every single ingredient here is entirely plant-based, so there's nothing to second-guess or swap out. The whole process is straightforward: cook the syrup, strain it, combine, and pour over ice. A sprig of fresh mint and a lemon wheel on the rim take it from casual to genuinely impressive with almost zero extra effort. It's the kind of crowd-pleasing drink that disappears fast, so you may want to double the syrup batch right from the start.
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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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