Description
Magical Citrus Sparkler mocktail delivers refreshing zest with elegant bubbles dancing through crystal-clear liquid. Crisp orange and lemon notes blend seamlessly, promising a delightful sip you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Citrus Juices:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) freshly squeezed lime juice
Sweetener:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
Dilution and Garnish:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sparkling water or club soda
- Ice cubes
- Slices of orange
- Slices of grapefruit
- Slices of lime
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Extract fresh juice from oranges, grapefruits, and limes, ensuring maximum flavor extraction.
- Transfer all freshly squeezed citrus juices into a spacious pitcher, creating a vibrant base.
- Drizzle honey into the juice mixture, stirring thoroughly until completely integrated and smooth.
- Calibrate sweetness by tasting and adjusting honey quantity according to personal preference.
- Fill the pitcher with generous ice cubes to maintain an optimal chilled temperature.
- Immediately prior to serving, introduce sparkling water or club soda, gently incorporating without excessive agitation.
- Prepare garnish by slicing additional citrus fruits into elegant, thin rounds.
- Select serving glasses and strategically place ice cubes in each.
- Carefully pour the citrus mocktail into prepared glasses, leaving minimal space at the top.
- Artfully position citrus slices on glass rims and nestle a fresh mint sprig for visual appeal.
- Serve promptly to preserve the mocktail’s effervescence and bright, crisp flavors.
Notes
- Adjust honey sweetness gradually, tasting as you mix to find your perfect balance without overpowering the citrus notes.
- Use fresh, room-temperature citrus fruits for maximum juice extraction and vibrant flavor profile.
- Chill glasses beforehand to keep the mocktail cool longer and enhance the refreshing drinking experience.
- Select sparkling water with minimal mineral content to prevent competing with the delicate citrus flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg