Paleo Sparkling Strawberry Lime Spritzer
Fresh strawberries muddled with maple syrup and a generous squeeze of lime create a vibrant, naturally sweetened base that tastes like summer in a glass. The whole thing comes together without any refined sugar, artificial flavors, or store-bought syrups — just real fruit, a touch of salt to brighten everything, and sparkling water to lift it all into something genuinely refreshing. Straining the muddled berries gives you a beautifully clear, jewel-toned juice that feels a little fancy without any extra effort. That pinch of fine salt might seem unexpected, but it rounds out the tartness and makes the strawberry flavor pop in the best way. It's the kind of drink that works just as well at a weekend brunch as it does on a hot afternoon when you want something cold and satisfying that isn't just plain water. Serve it immediately over ice with a lime wheel and a sprig of mint, and it looks stunning without any fuss.
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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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