Fresh strawberries blended with orange juice, strained through a fine mesh sieve, and topped with sparkling water over ice. A five-ingredient summer spritzer.
Have you tried blending fresh strawberries into orange juice? Oh my, it is so delicious. Blend 1 cup (150 g) of hulled, sliced strawberries with 240 ml (1 cup) of freshly squeezed orange juice, strain through a fine mesh sieve, pour over ice cubes, and top with 240 ml (1 cup) of sparkling water. Simple syrup if you want it sweeter, but taste first.
Straining removes the seeds and pulp, which gives you a clean, smooth drink instead of a thick smoothie. The sparkling water makes it light and fizzy. I keep a pitcher of the strawberry-orange base in the fridge and add sparkling water to each glass when serving. This makes a great kid friendly drink for celebrations, but feel free to add white wine to make it adult too!
Tips for a Better Spritzer
Strain thoroughly for a smooth finish
Press the blended mixture through the fine mesh sieve with the back of a spoon. You want all the liquid out and only seeds and fiber left behind.
If you skip straining, the drink becomes cloudy and thick. That is fine for a smoothie, but a spritzer should be clear enough to see the ice cubes through the glass.
Add sparkling water just before serving
Sparkling water loses its carbonation quickly once mixed. Pour the strawberry-orange base over ice first, then top with sparkling water and stir gently.
If you mix the sparkling water into the whole batch, the last glasses will be flat. Serve individually for the best fizz.
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Orange-Strawberry Spritzer
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
Diet: Vegan
Description
This Orange-Strawberry Spritzer is a gorgeous and refreshing non-alcoholic party drink, perfect for spring gatherings.
Ingredients
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Instructions
- In a blender, combine the fresh strawberries and orange juice. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp.
- Fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the strawberry-orange mixture over the ice.
- Top with sparkling water and stir gently.
- Taste and adjust sweetness with simple syrup if desired.
- Garnish with a strawberry slice or orange wedge and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the strawberry-orange base last?
Stored in a sealed container in the fridge, the base keeps for two to three days. The color may darken slightly but the flavor stays good. Stir before using.
Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes. Thaw them first and drain any excess liquid before blending. Frozen strawberries work well since they are often picked at peak ripeness. The texture after blending and straining is identical.
Is this good without sparkling water?
Without sparkling water, you have a still strawberry-orange juice. It tastes great on its own. The sparkling water just adds the fizz and lightness that makes it feel like a spritzer.