Lorenz Strawberry Mint Spritz
Strawberry Mint Spritz
The Strawberry Mint Spritz is a light, bubbly, and incredibly refreshing cocktail, perfect for warm weather or any occasion that calls for a festive and flavorful drink. It combines the smooth character of Lorenz Crafted Spirit with the sweet and tart flavors of strawberry and pineapple, a hint of minty freshness, and a touch of lemon, all topped off with your choice of lemon-lime soda or ginger ale. This spritz is easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
- 2 oz Lorenz Crafted Spirit
- 1/2 oz Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juic
- Lemon-Lime Soda
- 2 Fresh Strawberries, sliced
- Small Chunks of Fresh Pineapple
- Fresh Mint Leaves
Instructions
- Chill your glass: Place a wine glass or highball glass in the freezer for 15 minutes.Chill your glass: Place a wine glass or highball glass in the freezer for 15 minutes.
- Muddle: In a cocktail shaker, muddle the fresh strawberries, pineapple chunks, and mint leaves until well-crushed and the juices are released.
- Add liquid ingredients: Add the Lorenz Crafted Spirit and lemon juice to the shaker.
- Add ice: Fill the shaker with ice.
- Shake well: Close the shaker tightly and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until the shaker is very cold.
- Double strain: Double strain into the chilled glass filled with ice. This will remove any large pieces of fruit or mint.
- Top with soda: Top with your choice of lemon-lime soda or ginger ale.
- Garnish: Garnish with strawberry slices, a pineapple wedge, and a mint sprig.
Notes
Tips and Variations:
- Spirit Choice: Lorenz Crafted Spirit is recommended, but vodka is a good substitute.
- Sweetness Level: Adjust the amount of simple syrup to your preference.
- Sparkling Wine: For a more traditional spritz, use Prosecco or another sparkling wine instead of soda.
- Other Fruits: Experiment with other fruits like raspberries or peaches.
- Herb Variations: Try using basil instead of or in addition to mint.
