Gluten Free Sparkling Strawberry Lime Spritzer
Fresh strawberries, bright lime juice, and a touch of maple syrup come together in a drink that tastes like summer in a glass. The muddling step is the real secret here — pressing the berries down until they're fully broken down pulls out every drop of deep, jammy flavor before the mixture ever hits the strainer. Straining the pulp leaves you with a beautifully clear, ruby-red juice that looks stunning the moment the sparkling water hits it. Every ingredient in this spritzer is naturally free of gluten, so there's no label-reading or substitution stress involved — just clean, whole-food ingredients doing exactly what they should. The maple syrup adds a gentle, rounded sweetness that plays perfectly against the tartness of fresh lime without tipping the drink into sugary territory. Garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of mint and it's honestly pretty enough to serve at a party, a brunch, or any occasion that calls for something a little more special than plain water.
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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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