Sarah's Citrus Spritzer

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I'm a Florida girl who is adjusting to the Oklahoma heat, and on days when I miss my home state (and need a refreshing drink) I turn to this incredible beverage. It's got a perfect balance of zing and sweet!

Submitted by thedailygourmet
Published on August 29, 2021
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 servings
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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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. For each drink, fill an old fashioned glass with ice. Pour 1/4 cup strawberry puree over top and fill with seltzer water.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

89 Calories
23g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 89
% Daily Value *
Sodium 5mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 0g 0%
Vitamin C 22mg 25%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 76mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.