Raspberry Lemon Sparkler

This Raspberry Lemon Sparkler is a Whole30-friendly faux-jito of sorts — combining the bright red berries with fresh mint and fresh-squeezed lemon juice. It’s a refreshing mocktail that can be batch-made for a weekend brunch or a summer gathering.

Author: Pesto & Potatoes

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: Other

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 21 kcal per serving

Ingredients

¾ cup - lemon juice
1 pt - raspberries
10 - mint leaves
32 ounces - soda water
Ice
Extra mint leaves
Slice - Lemon slices

Instructions

Add lemon juice, 1 pint raspberries and 10 to 12 mint leaves to a blender. Secure lid and blend on high until well combined. Mixture will yield about 1½ cups purée.
Add purée from blender to a pitcher and gently stir in 1 quart of soda water. Top pitcher with ice and set up a serving station with ice-filled glasses and extra mint leaves and lemon slices for garnish.
Note: You can make the purée up to three days in advance and keep refrigerated in an air-tight container. Once you’re ready to make the drink, just stir in the soda water, top with ice and serve.

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