Raspberry Lemon Spritz Mocktail (Print version)

Bright raspberries and zesty lemon combine with sparkling water for a refreshing summer mocktail.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit & Juice

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

→ Sweetener

03 - 4 tablespoons agave syrup or simple syrup, adjusted to taste

→ Sparkling

04 - 3 cups chilled sparkling water or club soda

→ Garnish

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

# Directions:

01 - Combine raspberries, lemon juice, and agave syrup in a large pitcher. Muddle thoroughly with a muddler or wooden spoon until the berries are well crushed and the mixture is vibrant.
02 - Pour in chilled sparkling water and gently stir to mix without losing carbonation.
03 - Place ice cubes in serving glasses and pour raspberry lemon mixture over the ice.
04 - Add extra raspberries, a lemon slice, and a sprig of mint to each glass. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This spritz tastes like a patio picnic and the secret is how quickly it comes together.
  • The vibrant pink color and playful garnishes make it an instant mood-lifter at any gathering.
02 -
  • If you muddle raspberries too hard, tiny seeds end up floating everywhere—use a gentle hand and strain if preferred.
  • Adding sparkling water right before serving keeps the bubbles crisp, a trick I learned after once mixing too early and serving limp spritzes.
03 -
  • Fresh mint lasts longer if you place the sprigs in icy water before garnishing.
  • Using a muddler instead of a spoon prevents juice stains on your hands and extracts more flavor.
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