Citrus & Mint Canada Day Spritz (Mocktail or Cocktail)
Bright and bubbly with a kiss of mint, this refreshing spritz is ideal for sipping on hot summer days. Easily made non-alcoholic or turned into a cocktail with prosecco or gin.
Ingredients
- 2 cups lemonade
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 –2 tsp maple syrup to taste
- 1 can 355 ml soda water (or prosecco for cocktail)
- Fresh mint leaves
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Muddle: In a pitcher or glass, muddle a few mint leaves with maple syrup.
- Mix: Add lemonade, orange juice, and soda water. Stir gently.
- Serve: Pour over ice in tall glasses. Garnish with mint, lemon, and berries.
Notes
Try sparkling lemonade or flavored soda water for variation.
Turn it into a slushy by blending with ice.
For adults, a shot of gin or vodka adds a grown-up twist.
Turn it into a slushy by blending with ice.
For adults, a shot of gin or vodka adds a grown-up twist.
Cooks Tips
Cooks Tips
Muddle mint gently—don’t tear the leaves or it’ll taste bitter.
Chill all ingredients ahead so ice doesn’t dilute the drink too fast.
Servings: 4
Serving Size: 1 tall glass (10–12 oz)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Chill all ingredients ahead so ice doesn’t dilute the drink too fast.
Servings: 4
Serving Size: 1 tall glass (10–12 oz)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
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