Mediterranean Lemonade Spritzers Food

POMEGRANATE LEMONADE SPRITZER

Steps:

• Pour the pomegranate juice into an ice cube tray and freeze overnight. Put the lemon juice and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer; cook, stirring, until sugar is completely dissolved. Cool to room temperature.
• To serve, fill a tall rocks glass with 3 to 4 pomegranate ice cubes. Pour about 1/4 cup of the lemon syrup over the ice and top off with seltzer. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Stir gently, garnish each glass with a lemon wheel and serve.
• Cook's Note: This recipe is easily doubled or tripled for a crowd

PINEAPPLE LEMONADE SPRITZERS

Steps:

• To make the pineapple lemon syrup: In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine pineapple juice, lemon juice, sugar and honey. Bring to a boil, and cook for 1 minute. Allow to cool, then refrigerate overnight.
• Fill 6 glasses with ice. Place a slice of lemon in each glass. Pour in 2 fluid ounces pineapple lemon syrup. Fill glasses to the top with carbonated water; stir.

PINK LEMONADE SPRITZER

Steps:

• Mix all together and enjoy!

LEMON MINT SPRITZER

Steps:

• Cut lemons into wedges and squeeze the juice into a large pitcher. Stir in the lemonade concentrate, confectioners' sugar and mint; add lemon wedges. Chill until serving., Just before serving, stir in carbonated water. Serve over ice.

PEACH LEMONADE SPRITZ

Steps:

• Make the lemonade syrup: In a small saucepan, heat 3/4 cup water over medium heat. Add the sugar and whisk until the sugar dissolves, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon zest and juice. Transfer the syrup to a small bowl and set aside to let cool.
• Muddle and mix: Place half of the peach in a cocktail shaker and muddle it. Add 4 ounces of the lemonade syrup, the Ketel One and a few ice cubes. Cover the shaker and shake thoroughly to blend.
• Serve: Divide the cocktail between 2 glasses with a few ice cubes and the remaining peach slices in each. Top with a splash of club soda. Garnish with the mint or basil. Stir and enjoy!

PINK LEMONADE WINE SPRITZERS

Steps:

• In a large pitcher combine all ingredients and stir. Refrigerate 1 hour to combine flavors. Serve chilled.

ROSEMARY LEMON SPRITZER

Steps:

• Zest the lemon. Cut 4 slices out of the middle of the lemon and reserve for garnish. Squeeze out the juice and set aside.
• In a small pan over medium-high heat, stir together the sugar with 1/2 cup water until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil, remove from the heat, and add the rosemary sprigs and lemon zest. Let cool to room temperature, strain into a clean jar, and refrigerate until ready to use, or up to 2 weeks.
• Fill 4 glasses with ice. Fill each glass three-quarters of the way up with sparkling water. Add splash of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of the flavored syrup. Top with ouzo or gin, if using. Garnish with a lemon slice and a small sprig of rosemary.

LEMONADE SPRITZER

Steps:

• Divide wine among 4 ice-filled wine glasses. Top with lemonade. Garnish each with a lemon wedge.

STRAWBERRY SPRITZER

Steps:

• Place the strawberries in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Pour into a large pitcher; stir in the soda and lemonade concentrate. Serve immediately.

KIWI LEMONADE SPRITZER

Steps:

• Cut kiwi into chunks.
• Process fruit chunks and lemonade concentrate in food processor until smooth.
• Pour mixture through wire mesh strainer into a pitcher discarding solids.
• Stir in lemon lime drink just before serving.
• Enjoy! ;).