Vegan Sparkling Strawberry Lime Spritzer
Fresh strawberries muddled with maple syrup and a generous squeeze of lime create a vibrant, jewel-toned base that tastes like summer in a glass. The muddling step is key — it coaxes out every drop of juice from the berries and lets the maple syrup meld right into the fruit before a fine-mesh strainer removes all the pulp, leaving you with a silky, deeply flavored concentrate. Sparkling water goes in last and gets the gentlest stir, so every sip stays effervescent and bright. Every single ingredient here is entirely plant-based, so there's no need to scan labels or swap anything out — it's naturally free of animal products from start to finish. The optional lime wheels and fresh mint aren't just pretty; they add a little aromatic lift that makes this feel genuinely special. 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.
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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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