Description
Experience the delightful refreshment of a Lemon Verbena Spritz Cocktail, perfect for any gathering or cozy night in. This light and bubbly drink combines the zesty notes of lemon verbena with fresh lemon juice and effervescent sparkling cider. The result is a unique herbal cocktail that tantalizes your taste buds while offering a beautiful presentation. With its customizable sweetness and vibrant garnishes, this spritz is not only easy to make but also impressively versatile. Whether you’re celebrating summer or simply unwinding after a long day, this invigorating beverage is sure to elevate your spirits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 oz (30 ml) Lemon Verbena Syrup
- ½ oz (15 ml) Fresh Lemon Juice
- 3 oz (90 ml) Sparkling Apple Cider
- 1 oz (30 ml) Soda Water
- 3 to 4 Fresh Lemon Verbena Leaves
- Ice Cubes
- Lemon Slice for garnish
Instructions
- If using homemade syrup, simmer equal parts water and sugar with lemon verbena leaves for about 5 minutes. Cool and strain.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes, add lemon verbena syrup and fresh lemon juice, then toss in torn lemon verbena leaves.
- Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds until chilled and well-mixed.
- Strain into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with sparkling apple cider and soda water, then stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of lemon verbena.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Contemporary
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg