Rose Lemon Spritzer: A Refreshing Floral Drink
This delightful rose spritzer blends fresh lemon and sweet honey with sparkling water for a vibrant, floral, floral, and refreshing beverage.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons rose water (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2-2 ounces vodka (omit to make a mocktail!)
- 1-2 tablespoon honey (or to taste (use agave if vegan))
- a few drops of blood orange or pomegranate juice (for color (optional))
- 3/4 cup sparkling water (or more to taste)
- fresh roses (for garnish (optional))
Instructions
- Combine the rose water, fresh lemon juice, vodka (if using), honey, and color juice (if using) in a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice.
- Shake well until thoroughly chilled and combined for at least 15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a serving glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with sparkling water to your desired level of fizz.
- Garnish with fresh rose petals or a whole rose bloom and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use good quality rose water for the best floral aroma.
- Adjust honey to your sweetness preference.
- For a mocktail, simply omit the vodka and enjoy!
- Experiment with other juices like cranberry for different color and flavor. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Adjust honey to your sweetness preference.
- For a mocktail, simply omit the vodka and enjoy!
- Experiment with other juices like cranberry for different color and flavor. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.