Apfelschorle (Sparkling Apple Juice and Water)
Why this recipe works
- Ready in minutes: The drink is mixed directly in the glass, making it fast, simple and ideal for serving on demand.
- Crisp and light: Sparkling water lifts the sweetness of the apple juice and gives the drink a clean, fizzy finish.
- Easy to adjust: Changing the balance of juice and sparkling water lets you make it sweeter, fruitier or more refreshing.
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Ingredient notes
- Use well-chilled ingredients: Cold apple juice and sparkling water keep the drink brighter and help preserve the bubbles.
- Cloudy apple juice gives more body: Clear apple juice tastes cleaner and lighter, while cloudy apple juice brings a fuller, rounder apple flavour.
- Choose sparkling water to taste: A strongly carbonated water makes the drink livelier; a gentler sparkling water gives a softer finish.
Timing notes
- Best served immediately: Mix Apfelschorle just before drinking so the sparkling water stays fizzy and crisp.
- Chill ahead, mix later: Keep the juice and sparkling water in the fridge, then combine them only when ready to serve.
Serving ideas
- Serve in a tall glass: A tall glass with plenty of ice keeps the drink cold and shows off the bubbles.
- Add a simple garnish: A thin apple slice or a twist of lemon can add freshness without changing the character of the drink.
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Ingredients
Instructions
- Fill a tall glass with the ice cubes. Pour in the apple juice.
- Top up with the sparkling water and give it a gentle stir. Taste and adjust the ratio next time if you prefer it sweeter (more juice) or lighter (more sparkling water).
Recipe notes
Tips
- Chill both the apple juice and sparkling water before mixing so the drink stays fizzy and crisp.
- Pour the sparkling water down the side of the glass to keep more bubbles in the drink.
Substitutions
- Replace Apple juice with cloudy apple juice for a fuller apple flavour.
- Replace Sparkling Water with Flavored sparkling water for a lightly scented variation.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 1 days
- Best made fresh. If you have leftovers, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day; the drink will lose its fizz, so top up with fresh sparkling water before serving.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 1 glasses
- Total time: 5min (5min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: German
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