Lingonberry Spritzer
Why this recipe works
- Fast to mix: The cordial, citrus and sparkling water come together in minutes, making it practical for a quick aperitif-style soft drink.
- Clean acidity: Lemon juice sharpens the lingonberry cordial and prevents the drink from tasting overly sweet.
- Light and refreshing: Chilled sparkling water adds lift and keeps the berry flavour bright rather than heavy.
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Ingredient notes
- Adjust to the cordial: Lingonberry cordials vary in sweetness, so balance the drink with a little more sparkling water if the flavour feels too concentrated.
- Use lemon with restraint: The lemon should brighten the berries, not dominate them; reduce it slightly for a softer, more rounded spritzer.
Make-ahead tips
- Make the base ahead: The lingonberry cordial and lemon juice can be mixed and refrigerated in advance, then finished with ice and sparkling water just before serving.
- Keep the fizz fresh: Do not add the sparkling water until the last moment, as the drink loses its lively texture once it sits.
Serving ideas
- Serve in a chilled glass: A cold glass and plenty of ice help keep the spritzer crisp from the first sip to the last.
- Finish simply: Fresh lingonberries make a clean garnish that reinforces the berry flavour without adding sweetness.
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Ingredients
Instructions
- Squeeze the lemon to get about 15 ml juice. Pour the lingonberry cordial and lemon juice into a cocktail shaker with 3 ice cubes. Shake briefly, just until well chilled.
- Fill a glass with the remaining ice cubes. Strain in the chilled lingonberry mixture. Top up with sparkling water and give it a gentle stir.
- Drop in the fresh lingonberries to garnish. Serve straight away while very cold.
Recipe notes
Tips
- Chill the glass for 5 minutes in the freezer for an extra-cold spritzer.
- For a softer drink, use a little more sparkling water and a touch less lemon juice.
- If serving to children, keep the lemon juice modest so the drink stays bright rather than sharply sour.
Substitutions
- Replace Sparkling Water with Flavored sparkling water for a lightly scented finish.
- Replace Lemon with Lime for a slightly more aromatic citrus edge.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 1 days
- Best served immediately. If needed, mix the lingonberry cordial and lemon juice and refrigerate for up to 1 day; add ice cubes and sparkling water just before serving to keep it fizzy.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 1 glasses
- Total time: 10min (5min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Nordic
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