Ouzo Lemonade Spritz
A refreshing Mediterranean cocktail combining the anise-forward spirit of ouzo with bright fresh lemon juice and sparkling water over ice, creating a milky, effervescent sipper perfect for warm evenings.
Ingredients
- 2 oz ouzo
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp simple syrup
- 8 cubes ice cubes
- 4 oz sparkling water or club soda, chilled
- 1 lemon wheel (for garnish), sliced
- 1 sprig fresh mint sprig (optional garnish)
Instructions
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1
Fill a rocks glass or highball glass with 8 cubes ice cubes.
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2
Pour 2 oz ouzo, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1 tbsp simple syrup over the ice. As the ouzo meets the ice and lemon juice it will turn a milky white — this is normal and called the "ouzo effect."
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3
Top with 4 oz chilled sparkling water or club soda and stir gently once to combine.
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4
Garnish with the 1 sliced lemon wheel (for garnish) and 1 sprig fresh mint sprig (optional garnish). Serve immediately.