Rice Free Sparkling Strawberry Lime Spritzer
Fresh strawberries get muddled with maple syrup and a pinch of salt until they're deeply juicy and fragrant, then strained clean before sparkling water brings the whole thing to life. The result is a bright, effervescent drink that tastes like summer in a glass — tart from the lime, naturally sweet from the berries, and just a little fancy with a lime wheel and mint sprig on top. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from grains and starches, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. It's the kind of drink that looks like it came from a cocktail bar but comes together in minutes with nothing more than a pitcher and a wooden spoon. The straining step is worth the extra thirty seconds — it gives you a silky, jewel-toned juice with none of the pulpy texture. Serve it immediately while the bubbles are still lively, and don't be surprised when everyone asks for a second glass.
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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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