Side
vegetarian
Citrus Spritzers
These are long days at home and I find I am punctuating my day with drinks. (Ha! I know what you’re thinking... but not those kind of drinks—at least not until dinner.) Coffee and hot cocoa wake us and warm us in the morning but when we need a little “pick me up” in the afternoon, I often turn to a fruit juice spritzer. The bright burst of fruit and bubbles is a fun little treat that helps me stay focused. I especially love spritzers made with fresh citrus juice, which is in season and the varieties are spectacular.
2 mins
SERVES 4
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup juice - fresh squeezed is nice but use what you like and have on hand
2 cans (24 ounces) of sparkling water
DIRECTIONS
Squeeze fresh juice and strain to remove any pulp or seeds.
Fill 4 glasses with ice and add 2 tablespoons of juice to each glass.
Top with 6 ounces of sparkling water and serve with a wedge of citrus on the rim to be extra fancy.
COOKING TOGETHER
KIDS CAN:
- Squeeze the juice
- Measure everything
- Add the garnish
GROWN-UPS CAN:
- Cut the citrus small enough for the kids to do the squeezing
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