Macadamia 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 the whole thing gets brightened with a generous pour of fresh lime juice. Straining out the solids means every sip is silky-smooth, with all that concentrated berry flavor and none of the pulp. Chilled sparkling water goes in last so the bubbles stay lively right up until the glass hits your hand. It's the kind of drink that looks like it came from a fancy brunch spot but comes together in minutes with nothing more than a pitcher and a wooden spoon. Because every ingredient here is naturally whole and plant-based, there's zero stress about hidden nut-based additives or cross-contamination from processed mixers. A lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint on the rim make it feel genuinely celebratory, whether you're serving it at a summer cookout or just treating yourself on a Tuesday afternoon.
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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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