Citrus Berry Spritz Recipes

BERRY LEMONADE

Steps:

• To make Vanilla Simple Syrup:
• In a small saucepan, over medium heat combine the sugar, water, vanilla bean seeds, and vanilla pod. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool, about 20 minutes. Strain before using.
• Yield: 1 cup

ROSé SPRITZ

Steps:

• Fill a white wine glass halfway with ice. Add the prosecco, seltzer, orange liqueur and grapefruit juice and stir. Garnish with a grapefruit twist and a sprig of mint.

WHISKEY SPRITZ

Steps:

• Combine the bourbon, orange juice, orange liqueur and sweet vermouth in a punch bowl. Cover and chill until ready to serve, at least 2 hours.
• To serve, stir in the sparkling water, orange rings, blood orange rings and blackberries. Serve over an ice block or with large cubes of ice.

CITRUS-BERRY VERMOUTH SPRITZ

Steps:

• In a pitcher, combine the rose vermouth with the club soda. Divide among 4 glasses along with the berries and the berry ice cubes. Give the mint leaves a rub and add to each glass.

COSMOPOLITAN SPRITZ

Steps:

• Stir vodka, Cointreau, lime juice, and cranberry juice in a pitcher to combine. Do ahead: Cosmo mix can be made 10 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
• To make 1 cocktail, fill a Collins glass two thirds full with ice. Pour in 2 oz. club soda and 2 oz. cava, then 3¼ oz. Cosmo mix. Add a dash of bitters and gently stir once. Garnish with a rosemary sprig.

BERRY SPRITZER

Steps:

• Place blackberries, raspberries, simple syrup, grape juice, and lemon juice in the jar of a blender; puree until smooth. Strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve, discarding solids.
• Fill 8 Collins glasses with ice, if using. Divide mixture evenly between glasses; top with seltzer or wine and serve immediately garnished with fruit skewers, if desired.