Celery Free Sparkling Strawberry Lime Spritzer
Fresh strawberries get muddled with maple syrup and a pinch of salt until they collapse into something deeply fragrant and jammy — then brightened with a generous squeeze of lime juice before being strained into a crystal-clear, ruby-red base. The result is a naturally sweetened, beautifully balanced drink that tastes like summer in a glass. Topped off with chilled sparkling water, it stays lively and effervescent right up until the last sip. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, there's no need to scan labels or second-guess what's hiding in a store-bought mixer. The muddling step is the real secret — it draws out the full depth of the berries in a way that juice or syrup simply can't match. Garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint if you want to make it feel a little fancy, or skip the extras and just enjoy how effortlessly good it already is.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
4 servings
- 24 medium fresh strawberries (about 300 g), hulled and halved
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
- 4 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- 4 lime wheels, for serving (optional)
- 4 fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the hulled, halved strawberries in a pitcher. Add the maple syrup and salt, then muddle firmly with a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon until the berries are fully broken down and deeply juicy, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Pour the fresh lime juice into the pitcher and stir to combine with the strawberry mixture.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!