Non-Alcoholic Blood Orange Spritz

Name: Non-Alcoholic Blood Orange Spritz
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Italy
Ingredients: 2 blood oranges; 400 ml of cold water (sparkling); ice cubes; a few leaves of mint; 2 tsp of simple syrup

No reviews yet

This mocktail mimics the Spritz with blood orange and sparkling water. 🍹 It's a very eye-catching alcohol-free aperitif.

Total time: 5 min
Prep: 5 min
Cook: –
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €1.00

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 5

glasses

Estimated cost €2.00

Equipment

Cocktail glasses
Cutting board
Spoon
Knife

Instructions

Tap a number to check off the step, and a time to start a timer.

Wash the oranges.
Then cut them into thin slices. Keep a few for garnish.

Come back to this recipe anytime

With your free account: your saved recipes, shopping lists in 1 click and allergy alerts.

Continue with Google

With my email I already have an account

Arrange the slices.
Gently place them against the inside of the glasses for a very attractive look.

Add the ice.
Fill each glass halfway with ice.

Pour in the sparkling water.
Top up the glasses with ice-cold sparkling water to keep the fizz at its best.

Adjust the taste.
Add a spoonful of simple syrup if you want a slightly sweeter drink (optional).

Garnish.
Finish by placing a mint leaf on top for a fresh touch.

Serve immediately.
This drink should be served ice cold to fully enjoy its freshness.

A recipe worth making again?

Save it to your recipe box and find it on all your devices. It's free.

Continue with Google

With my email I already have an account

Goes well with

🎅 Christmas: all recipes

With drinks

5.0

Baked Pear with Gorgonzola and Walnuts

30 minEasy

As a main

Bacon-Wrapped Pork Medallions

25 minMedium

For dessert

Black Forest Verrine

20 minEasy

Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

55kcal

Protein1 g7%
Carbs12 g79%
Fat1 g15%
Fiber2 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

To boost the aroma, you can squeeze a quarter of a blood orange into the glass before adding the sparkling water. It deepens the color and brings a burst of fruity aromas! ✨🍹

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

The blood orange juice and syrup can be frozen separately for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge. Do not freeze the finished drink.

Storage : How long does it keep?

The blood orange juice and syrup mixture keeps 24h max in the fridge in an airtight container. Add water, ice, and mint when serving.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

The blood orange juice and syrup mixture can be made the day before. Keep in the fridge in an airtight container. Add water, ice, and mint when serving.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Not applicable. Cold drink, no reheating needed.

Variations

Add a spoonful of simple syrup for more sweetness.
Garnish with a mint leaf.
Serve right away, ice cold.

Mistakes to avoid

Using warm sparkling water: use it ice cold to keep the bubbles.
Cutting the oranges too thick: cut them into thin slices.
Serving late: drink it ice cold.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make a non-alcoholic spritz?

Cut 2 blood oranges into thin slices, press them against the sides of the glasses, fill halfway with ice, top with ice-cold sparkling water, and add a mint leaf.

How do you get a nice visual effect?

Gently place the blood orange slices against the inside of the glasses before adding the ice, for a very attractive look.

Should you sweeten the drink?

It's optional: add a teaspoon of simple syrup if you want a slightly sweeter drink. Taste before adding.

Which alcohol-free aperitif?

This mocktail mimics the Italian spritz with blood oranges and sparkling water, without alcohol. Serve it ice cold to fully enjoy its freshness.