Tart & Sweet Cran-Strawberry Spritzer Recipe Is the Perfect Way to Cool Off
Lightly mashing the strawberries releases their garden-fresh flavor into our sparkling sip
When I think of summer beverages, spritzers immediately come to mind. Mocktails or cocktails, these drinks are typically fruity and fizzy; you can’t go wrong with them. While drinking water is essential, especially during these hotter months, sometimes I crave something with a little more flavor. That’s why I love this Cran-Strawberry Spritzer recipe.
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Not only does this taste delicious, but it is also super easy to mix. We use strawberries and lemon as our main fruits for a perfectly sweet and tart combination. In addition, this beverage is non-alcoholic and uses juice, sparkling water, and fruit. However, if you want to make it more adult-friendly, add prosecco or champagne to get that sparkling sensation. Ensure you have a pitcher and ice ready to keep it cold, and you’re ready to sip this spritzer all summer long!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups strawberries
- Ice cubes
- 2 lemons
- 1 qt. cranberry-strawberry juice drink
- 2 cups lemon-flavored sparkling water or seltzer
Instructions
• Reserve 6 strawberries. Cut remaining strawberries into quarters. Place half of quartered strawberries in 2-qt. pitcher; using end of wooden spoon, muddle. Divide remaining quartered strawberries among 6 ice-filled glasses. Thinly slice lemons. Add 1 lemon slice to each glass.
• In large pitcher, combine 3 cups ice cubes and remaining lemon slices; pour in cranberry-strawberry juice and sparkling water. Stir and divide among glasses. Garnish glasses with reserved strawberries. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Calories: 81
- Fat: 0 gram
- Saturated Fat: 0 gram
- Protein: 0 gram
- Carbohydrate: 21 gram
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sugar: 19 gram
- Sodium: 12 mg
