Xanthan Gum 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 vibrant, blush-pink drink that tastes like summer in a glass — bright, a little tart, and just sweet enough. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of thickeners and stabilizers, so there's no label-scanning required and no compromises on flavor. Bottled fruit drinks and flavored sparkling waters can be sneaky places for gums to hide, which makes a homemade spritzer like this such a satisfying find. The fine-mesh straining step is key — it gives you a silky, pulp-free juice that mixes beautifully with the bubbles without any additives doing the work. A lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint on top make it feel genuinely special, whether you're serving it at a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a warm 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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