raspberry lemon spritz mocktail (Printer-friendly)

Bright raspberry lemon spritz with sparkling water and mint. Summer-ready, simple, vegan, gluten-free.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fruit & Juice

01 - 1 cup fresh raspberries (plus extra for garnish)
02 - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3 lemons)

→ Sweetener

03 - 4 tablespoons agave syrup or simple syrup

→ Sparkling

04 - 3 cups chilled sparkling water or club soda

→ Garnish

05 - Lemon slices
06 - Fresh mint leaves
07 - Ice cubes

# Directions:

01 - In a large pitcher, muddle raspberries with freshly squeezed lemon juice and agave syrup until the berries are thoroughly crushed and the mixture appears vibrant.
02 - Pour chilled sparkling water into the pitcher and gently stir to combine with the raspberry lemon base.
03 - Fill serving glasses with ice cubes and evenly distribute the raspberry lemon mixture over the ice.
04 - Garnish each glass with extra fresh raspberries, a lemon slice, and a mint sprig. Serve immediately for best refreshment.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It&'s the drink to pull out when you want to impress guests with barely any fuss.
  • The combo of juicy berries and lemon is never too sweet or too sharp, no matter the occasion.
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  • If you muddle too vigorously, seeds can cloud the drink, so go slow for clarity.
  • Swapping in a splash of cranberry juice makes the color deeper and the flavor more complex—discovered by accident, it&'s now a favorite variation!
03 -
  • Strain the mixture through a fine sieve if you prefer a smoother drink.
  • A splash of pomegranate juice takes both flavor and color to a new level—discovered after leftover fruit in the fridge.
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