Name: Refreshing Sarah's Sparkling Citrus White Wine Spritzer
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 3/4 cup water; 2 teaspoons lemon zest, finely grated; 2 teaspoons orange zest, finely grated; 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, finely chopped (or to taste); 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 12 ounces frozen strawberries, thawed slightly; Ice cubes, as needed; 2 liters chilled seltzer water

Escape the ordinary with this vibrant Citrus Spritzer, a symphony of zesty citrus and sweet berry notes. Perfect for beating the summer heat or adding a touch of sunshine to any day, this refreshing beverage is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Follow The Directions

01

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Prepare the Citrus-Basil Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water, lemon zest, orange zest, and chopped basil. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar is completely dissolved. (5 minutes)

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Remove from heat and let the syrup cool completely. This allows the basil to infuse its flavor into the syrup. (15-30 minutes)

03

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Create the Strawberry-Citrus Puree: In a high-speed blender, combine lemon juice, orange juice, thawed strawberries, and the cooled citrus-basil syrup.

04

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Begin blending on low speed, gradually increasing to high. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and pureed. (45 seconds)

05

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Assemble the Spritzer: For each serving, fill a glass with ice cubes.

06

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Pour approximately 1/4 cup of the strawberry-citrus puree over the ice.

07

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Top with chilled seltzer water. Adjust the amount of puree to suit your taste.

For a smoother puree, ensure the strawberries are slightly thawed but still cold.
Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less citrus-basil syrup to taste.
Garnish with a sprig of fresh basil or a lemon/orange slice for an elegant touch.
For an extra burst of flavor, try using flavored seltzer water, such as lemon-lime or berry.

Abigale Walter

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