Cucumber Spritz Recipe
Written by Enjoy the season with this simple Cucumber Spritz recipe! Combine Prosecco, soda water, cucumber syrup or liqueur, and a splash of lime for an ideal spring drink.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 138
Ingredients
- 1 oz cucumber syrup or liqueur
- 3 oz Prosecco
- 1 oz soda water
- ½ oz lime juice
- Ice cubes
- Cucumber slice or lime wheel - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Wine Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Fill your wine glass with ice cubes.
- Add Cucumber Syrup or Liqueur: Measure and pour 1 oz cucumber syrup or liqueur over the ice.
- Add Lime Juice: Add ½ oz lime juice to the mix.
- Add Prosecco: Pour approximately 3 oz Prosecco in your wine glass.
- Add Soda Water: Top up with 1 oz soda water.
- Stir Gently: Use a bar spoon to stir the ingredients gently.
- Garnish: Place a cucumber slice or lime wheel into the glass for garnish.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Prosecco: If you don't have Prosecco, you can use any sparkling wine like Champagne or even a dry white wine with a splash of club soda for bubbles. I've also tried using sparkling water with a bit of elderflower syrup for a floral twist.
- Soda Water: Tonic water works well if you prefer a slightly bitter edge. You can also use flavored sparkling water for an extra layer of taste.
- Lime Juice: Lemon juice can be used as an alternative if you're out of limes. It gives a slightly different but still refreshing citrus note.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Prosecco Substitute: Use cucumber syrup and non-alcoholic sparkling wine or sparkling grape juice; these mimic the bubbly nature without alcohol.
- Proceed As Usual: Follow the original steps using these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of Prosecco.