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