Eosinophilic Esophagitis Friendly Sparkling Strawberry Lime Spritzer
Bright, fizzy, and bursting with real fruit flavor, this strawberry lime spritzer is the kind of drink that feels like a treat without a single ingredient to stress over. Managing eosinophilic esophagitis often means scanning every label for common trigger foods — wheat, dairy, eggs, soy, nuts, and more — and beverages are no exception with their hidden additives and artificial flavors. This one keeps it beautifully simple: fresh strawberries, lime juice, maple syrup, salt, and sparkling water, nothing more. The muddling step is key — breaking down the berries by hand coaxes out every drop of natural sweetness and color before the juice is strained smooth, so the final drink is silky and pulp-free. A gentle stir at the end keeps those bubbles lively, making each glass feel genuinely celebratory. It's an easy, crowd-pleasing pour that works for a weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering, and everyone at the table can enjoy it without a second thought.
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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.
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