Lemon Spritz Drink Recipe
A thirst quenching lemon spritz drink that can be made as a mocktail or spiked with vodka. Its a refreshing change to regular lemonade and you will enjoy the bubbles from the sparkling water.
Servings 4 People
Cost $5
Ingredients
- ΒΌ cup granulated sugar or stevia
- 1 cup water
- 2 large fresh lemons makes 1/3 cup juice and zest
- 2 tbsp fresh mint washed and torn into pieces
- 2 cups sparkling water tonic or soda water
- 2 sprigs thyme torn in half optional for garnish
Instructions
Simple Syrup
- Place the granulated sugar and water into a small saucepan over medium heat. Heat to a simmer stirring frequently until the sugar dissolves.
- Remove the sugar water from the heat and let cool for 5-10 minutes before pouring into a pitcher.
Prepare the Lemons
- Cut slices out of the middle of both lemons, set aside for garnish
- Zest the remaining lemon ends and then squeeze to get 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice.
Mix the Lemon Spritzer
- Add the fresh lemon juice and lemon slices to the pitcher.
- If using add the vodka to the pitcher and stir gently to combine. Place in the refridgerator to chill.
- Separately place sparkling water in the fridge to chill as well.
- Just before serving remove the pitcher from the fridge, pour the cold sparkling water into the pitcher and stir to combine.
- Fill tall pretty glasses with ice cubes, fill from the pitcher and garnish with lemon slices, and a sprig of mint or thymne.