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Orange Spritzer
A super easy and refreshing non-alcoholic drink that is the perfect blend of Juice and Fizz with the right balance of tart and sweet. This Citrusy refreshing drink is surely a must haves for parties and picnics.
Ingredients
- 4 cups orange juice
- 2 cups lemonade
- 2 cup lemon-lime flavored soft drink used sprite
- 2- 3 cups sparkling water
- ½ teaspoon salt optional
- few slices of lemon, oranges and mint leaves for garnishing
- Ice as required
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Instructions
- In a large pitcher, add the orange juice, lemonade, salt and give it a mix.
- When ready to serve add the sprite and sparkling water.
- Add a few lemon and orange slices to the pitcher leaving a few for garnishing.
- Add ice into glass and pour the drink into the glass.
- Garnish each one with lemon, orange slice and finally top it with some mint leaves.
Notes
Tips If Your Orange Spritzer Tastes Too Tart
Citrus juices and lemonade can vary in sweetness, always taste the drink before serving and adjust as needed.
- Add simple syrup: Start with ¼ cup or less simple syrup for a full pitcher, stir, and taste. Add more only if needed.
- Add more orange juice: This helps soften the lemony sharpness while keeping the drink fresh and citrusy.
- Add more Sprite: If you want a sweeter, fizzier drink, add ½ cup at a time until it tastes balanced.
- Use less sparkling water: Too much sparkling water can make the tartness feel sharper. Start with 2 cups and add more only if needed.
- Add a pinch of salt: A tiny pinch helps round out the citrus flavor and balance the sour notes.
- Serve chilled: This drink tastes best cold. Chill all the ingredients ahead of time and add ice just before serving so it stays refreshing without getting diluted.
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