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How to Make Sarah's Citrus Spritzer - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to Sarah's Citrus Spritzer recipe! This refreshing drink is perfect for a hot summer day or a festive gathering. Made with a combination of fresh citrus fruits, sparkling water, and a touch of sweetness, this spritzer is bursting with bright and tangy flavors that will delight your taste buds.

Whether you're hosting a family barbecue, a poolside party, or simply looking for a non-alcoholic beverage to enjoy on a sunny afternoon, Sarah's Citrus Spritzer is the ideal choice. It'...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • ¾ cup water
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, or to taste
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 12 ounces frozen strawberries, thawed
  • ice, as needed
  • 2 liters seltzer water, chilled

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Bring sugar, water, lemon zest, orange zest, and basil to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and allow simple syrup to cool, 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Pour lemon juice and orange juice into a high-speed blender (such as a Vitamix®). Add strawberries and simple syrup. Blend on low speed (1), then slowly increase speed to high (10) and blend until pureed, about 45 seconds.
  • For each drink, fill an old fashioned glass with ice. Pour 1/4 cup strawberry puree over top and fill with seltzer water.

    • Nutrition

    89 cal.

    • Sodium: 5mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 76mg

    Categories

    Sweet recipes
    Tangy recipes
    Refreshing recipes
    Citrusy recipes
    Fruity recipes