Description
This vibrant Blood Orange Mocktail Spritzer is a refreshing, non-alcoholic beverage perfect for warm days or casual gatherings. Combining freshly squeezed blood orange juice with sparkling water and a touch of sweetness, it delivers a crisp, tangy flavor balanced with fresh mint for aromatic freshness. Quick to prepare and elegantly simple, it’s a delightful spritz that invigorates the senses.
Ingredients
Scale
Juices
- 4 fresh blood oranges (for juice, about 1 cup)
- 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
Liquid & Sweetener
- 1 cup sparkling water, chilled
- 1–2 tablespoons simple syrup or honey (optional, adjust to taste)
Garnish
- A handful of fresh mint leaves
- Ice cubes, as needed
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Start by freshly juicing your blood oranges to extract about 1 cup of vibrant, tangy juice. If you don’t have a juicer, hand-squeeze the oranges carefully to get fresh juice without bitterness from the pith.
- Mix Citrus and Sweetener: In a large glass or pitcher, combine the fresh blood orange juice with a tablespoon of lemon or lime juice to enhance the tartness. Add simple syrup or honey according to your preferred sweetness level, stirring thoroughly until the sweetener is fully dissolved and the mixture is well blended.
- Add Sparkling Water and Ice: Gently pour chilled sparkling water over the citrus mixture to maintain the fizz and fresh aromas. Add plenty of ice cubes to keep the mocktail cold and refreshing, ensuring the drink remains bubbly and crisp.
- Garnish and Serve: Toss in fresh mint leaves to infuse aromatic freshness into every sip. Garnish your glass with a thin slice or wedge of blood orange on the rim for an elegant presentation. Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp, uplifting flavors at their best.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of simple syrup or honey to suit your taste.
- Use freshly squeezed citrus juices for the best flavor; bottled juices can alter the drink’s brightness.
- For a more intense mint flavor, gently muddle the mint leaves before adding them.
- This mocktail is best served immediately to retain the sparkling water’s fizz.
- Can be easily scaled up for larger gatherings by multiplying ingredient quantities.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: blood orange mocktail, sparkling water drink, non-alcoholic beverage, refreshing citrus drink, blood orange spritzer, summer drink, easy mocktail
