Raspberry Lemon Spritzer Cocktail Recipe

A Raspberry Lemon Spritzer offers a perfect mix of sweet and tart flavors. This light cocktail combines fresh raspberries, zesty lemon juice, and sparkling wine.

It serves beautifully at parties, brunches, or summer gatherings. The pink hue makes this spritzer look fancy in a champagne flute or wine glass. Adding fresh mint leaves brings an extra pop of color and a cool finish that makes each sip more special.

This recipe takes less than 5 minutes to prepare and needs just 4 main ingredients. The bubbles from the sparkling wine mixed with the fruity flavors create a drink that tastes like summer in a glass.

Raspberry Lemon Spritzer Cocktail Recipe

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This refreshing drink combines fresh raspberries, zesty lemon, and sparkling water for a light and fruity non-alcoholic cocktail perfect for warm days.

John

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Serving Size 5

Equipment

• Large pitcher
• Muddler or wooden spoon
• Fine-mesh strainer
• Ice cube tray
• Serving glasses
• Citrus juicer
• Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh raspberries
• 1 cup Vodka
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice about 6-8 lemons
• 1/2 cup simple syrup
• 4 cups sparkling water
• Ice cubes
• Fresh mint leaves for garnish
• Extra raspberries for garnish
• Lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

• Wash the raspberries and place them in the pitcher.
• Muddle the raspberries until they release their juices.
• Add the fresh lemon juice and simple syrup to the pitcher. Stir well.
• Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer to remove seeds.
• Fill serving glasses with ice cubes.
• Pour the raspberry-lemon mixture into each glass, filling them 1/3 full.
• Top each glass with sparkling water.
• Garnish with fresh mint leaves, raspberries, and lemon slices.

Notes

Store extra raspberry-lemon mixture in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Add the sparkling water just before serving to keep the drinks fizzy.

For a sweeter drink, add more simple syrup one tablespoon at a time.

Replace regular sparkling water with flavored sparkling water for different taste variations.

Make ahead by preparing the raspberry-lemon base and adding the sparkling water when ready to serve.

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Tasting Notes

This refreshing spritzer hits the taste buds with bright, zesty lemon notes up front. The sweet raspberry flavor follows smoothly, creating a perfect balance with the citrus.

The bubbles from the sparkling water add a light, crisp texture that dances on the tongue. Each sip brings a clean, refreshing sensation.

The drink’s color is a beautiful pink-red with small flecks of fresh raspberry visible throughout. When garnished with mint, subtle herbal aromas enhance the berry-citrus scent.

Key Flavor Notes:

• Primary: Tart lemon, sweet raspberry
• Secondary: Fresh mint, subtle honey
• Finish: Clean, bubbly, refreshing

The sweetness level is moderate, making it an excellent choice for both cocktail enthusiasts and those who prefer lighter drinks. The taste remains clean and fresh without any artificial aftertaste.

Fresh ingredients make a noticeable difference in the flavor profile. Using store-bought raspberry syrup instead of fresh berries will result in a less complex taste.

Substitute

You can make this drink without alcohol for a tasty mocktail. Replace the vodka with club soda or sparkling water.

For a lower-sugar version, swap out regular lemonade with sugar-free lemonade or fresh lemon juice mixed with stevia.

No fresh raspberries? Use frozen raspberries or 1 ounce of raspberry syrup instead. Note: Frozen berries may change the drink’s temperature and texture.

Alternative Spirit Options:

• Gin
• White rum
• Prosecco
• Champagne

Want a different fruit flavor? Try these berry substitutes:

• Blackberries
• Strawberries
• Blueberries

For extra bubbles, replace the club soda with:

• Sprite
• Ginger ale
• Tonic water
• Sparkling mineral water