Zesty Sage Citrus Spritzer
What Started it all:
lemon juice, maple syrup, paprika, orange bitter, spanked sage, sugar (make it a drink)
Get ready for a refreshing drink that packs a punch! This Zesty Sage Citrus Spritzer will invigorate your senses and elevate your spirits. A perfect blend of tangy and sweet with a hint of herbal goodness. Let’s get to it!
Ingredients
- 60 ml lemon juice
- 45 ml maple syrup
- 1 tsp paprika
- 15 ml orange bitter
- 6 leaves spanked sage (yes, spanked! Don't be shy!)
- 30 g sugar (for rimming the glasses)
- Sparkling water (to top off)
Instructions
- Prep Your Glasses: Grab three glasses and rim them with sugar. Just wet the edge with a bit of lemon juice and dip them in sugar. Make it look bloody good!
- Sage It Up: Take those spanked sage leaves and muddle them in a cocktail shaker. Get those essential oils out, we want all that flavor!
- Mix It: Add lemon juice, maple syrup, paprika, and orange bitter to the shaker. Fill it with ice and shake it like you mean it! No half-hearted shaking here!
- Strain It: Strain the mixture into the prepared glasses, filling them about halfway.
- Top It Off: Fill the rest of the glass with sparkling water. Give it a gentle stir, but don’t go all chaos on it!
- Garnish: If you want to be fancy, add a sage leaf on top for garnish. Presentation matters, for crying out loud!
There you have it! A Zesty Sage Citrus Spritzer that’s not just a drink, it’s an experience. Serve it up, and watch your guests be blown away. Now, get out there and make it happen! Cheers!