Raspberry Lime Spritz Drink (Printable Version)

Light, sparkling blend of raspberries and lime with fresh mint and a citrusy finish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1/2 cup fresh raspberries, or thawed frozen raspberries
02 - 1 lime, thinly sliced

→ Spirits & Mixers

03 - 3 fluid ounces vodka, optional
04 - 1 tablespoon simple syrup, or to taste
05 - 1 cup sparkling water or club soda
06 - 1/2 cup leftover prosecco or sparkling wine, optional

→ Garnish

07 - Fresh mint leaves
08 - Extra lime wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - In a cocktail shaker or large glass, muddle the raspberries and lime slices with the simple syrup until well crushed and juicy.
02 - Add vodka if using, then fill the shaker or glass with ice.
03 - Pour in the sparkling water and prosecco if using, and gently stir to combine.
04 - Strain into two ice-filled glasses.
05 - Garnish each glass with fresh mint leaves and lime wedges. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes five minutes and makes you feel like you're at a proper gathering, not just making a drink in your kitchen.
  • Works perfectly as a mocktail or with spirits, so everyone at the table can have their version without fuss.
  • Uses up those random bottles and berries before they go bad, which somehow feels like winning.
02 -
  • If you muddle too hard, the raspberry seeds become bitter and the lime pith tastes too strong—gentle pressure is your friend here.
  • Make the simple syrup ahead of time and keep it in a jar; it transforms these drinks from something you have to think about into something you can throw together the moment people arrive.
03 -
  • Freeze some raspberries in advance and use them as ice cubes—they look beautiful, keep the drink cold, and taste like the actual drink as they melt.
  • If you're making these for a group, muddle the raspberries and lime in a big pitcher with simple syrup ahead of time, then just add ice and liquids when people arrive.
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