This easy raspberry lemonade spritzer mocktail is a great way to beat the heat on a warm summer day. It is the perfect way to enjoy your raspberry lemonade concentrate if you are looking for some fun and unique non-alcoholic drinks.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Non-Alcoholic: It’s an excellent option for anyone looking to enjoy a social event without consuming alcohol.
- Refreshing: The combination of fresh raspberries, mint, and sparkling water offers a refreshing and cooling effect, perfect for warm days.
- Flavorful: Even without alcohol, this mocktail doesn’t skimp on flavor. The rich, sweet-tart profile from the raspberry lemonade concentrate makes this a summer favorite.
- Versatile: It’s suitable for all kinds of occasions, from a brunch to a baby shower, and can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
Tips
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Use fresh raspberries and mint for the best flavor. Frozen raspberries can be used if fresh aren’t available, but let them thaw first.
- Gentle Muddling: When muddling the raspberries and mint, do so gently. Over-muddling can make the mint bitter and the raspberries mushy.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste as you go and adjust the sweetness of your mocktail. You can always add a splash more concentrate or a drizzle of simple syrup if needed.
Ingredients
- Raspberry Lemonade Concentrate: Make my easy homemade raspberry lemonade concentrate for a simple syrup.
- Fresh Raspberries: Fresh or thawed frozen raspberries will work to muddle in the glass
- Fresh Mint: Use fresh mint to muddle and garnish.
- Sparkling Water: Store-bought club soda or from your Sodastream
- Lemon Slices: Fresh lemons to garnish
- Ice Cubes: Keeps the mocktail chilled, ensuring it’s refreshingly cool.
Equipment Needed
- Cocktail glass or any drinking glass
- Muddler
- Bar spoon or any long spoon
- Measuring jigger or measuring spoons
- Knife and cutting board (for the lemon wedge)
Variations & Substitutions
If you don’t have raspberry lemonade concentrate, you can use a few alternatives to mimic the flavor:
- Raspberry Syrup: A good-quality raspberry syrup can provide the sweetness and berry flavor. Mix it with a bit of lemon juice to achieve the tartness of the concentrate.
- Raspberry Puree: Blend fresh or thawed raspberries into a puree and strain to remove seeds. Sweeten as needed and add lemon juice.
- Store-Bought Lemonade: Use pre-made or store-bought lemonade and add fresh or frozen raspberries, mashing them directly in the glass.
- Raspberry Jam: If you’re in a pinch, dissolve raspberry jam in a little hot water, then mix with cold water and lemon juice. Strain if necessary.
- Lemon Juice and Raspberries: Simply muddle fresh raspberries with lemon juice and a sweetener like honey or simple syrup to taste.
How to Make a Raspberry Lemonade Spritzer Mocktail
Prepare the Glass: Place 6 fresh raspberries and a generous amount of fresh mint leaves into your highball glass.
Muddle the Ingredients: Using a muddler, gently press down and twist on the raspberries and mint leaves to release their juices and essential oils. Be careful not to shred the mint leaves completely, just bruise them to release flavor.
Add Concentrate and Ice: Measure and pour 2 oz of the homemade Raspberry Lemonade Concentrate over the muddled raspberry and mint. Fill the glass with ice cubes, leaving some room at the top for the sparkling water.
Add Sparkling Water: Slowly top off the glass with sparkling water, leaving about an inch from the rim. This will preserve the carbonation and prevent it from overflowing.
Garnish and Serve: Stir the mixture gently with a bar spoon to combine the flavors without losing the fizz. Slice a small wedge from the lemon, make a slit in the center and place it on the rim of the glass for garnish.
Serving Tips
- Chill Your Ingredients: Make sure your raspberry lemonade concentrate and sparkling water are chilled before use. This keeps the drink cool and reduces the amount of ice needed, preventing dilution.
- Serve Immediately: To maintain the fizz and freshness, serve the spritzer right after mixing.
More Refreshing Lemonade Recipes
- Homemade Classic Lemonade Concentrate
- Homemade Raspberry Lemonade Concentrate
- Refreshing Lilac Lemonade Recipe
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Raspberry Lemonade Spritzer Mocktail
Equipment
- Cocktail glass or any drinking glass
- Muddler
- Bar spoon or any long spoon
- Measuring jigger or measuring spoons
- Knife and Cutting Board for the lemons
Ingredients
- 2 oz homemade Raspberry Lemonade Concentrate
- 6 fresh Raspberries
- 2 sprigs Mint leaves
- Sparkling water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass: Place 6 fresh raspberries and a generous amount of fresh mint leaves into your highball glass.
- Muddle the Ingredients: Using a muddler, gently press down and twist on the raspberries and mint leaves to release their juices and essential oils. Be careful not to shred the mint leaves completely, just bruise them to release flavor.
- Add Concentrate and Ice: Measure and pour 2 oz of the homemade Raspberry Lemonade Concentrate over the muddled raspberry and mint. Fill the glass with ice cubes, leaving some room at the top for the sparkling water.
- Add Sparkling Water: Slowly top off the glass with sparkling water, leaving about an inch from the rim. This will preserve the carbonation and prevent it from overflowing.
- Garnish and Serve: Stir the mixture gently with a bar spoon to combine the flavors without losing the fizz. Slice a small wedge from the lemon, make a slit in the center and place it on the rim of the glass for garnish.
Notes
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Use fresh raspberries and mint for the best flavor. Frozen raspberries can be used if fresh aren’t available, but let them thaw first.
- Gentle Muddling: When muddling the raspberries and mint, do so gently. Over-muddling can make the mint bitter and the raspberries mushy.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste as you go and adjust the sweetness of your mocktail. You can always add a splash more concentrate or a drizzle of simple syrup if needed.
