Ouzo Lemonade Spritz

Name: Ouzo Lemonade Spritz
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 oz ouzo; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp simple syrup; 8 ice cubes; 4 oz sparkling water or club soda, chilled; 1 lemon wheel (for garnish), sliced; 1 fresh mint sprig (optional garnish)

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.

5 minEasyServes 1180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz ouzo
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp simple syrup
8 ice cubes
4 oz sparkling water or club soda, chilled
1 lemon wheel (for garnish), sliced
1 fresh mint sprig (optional garnish)

Instructions

1

Fill a rocks glass or highball glass with 8 ice cubes.
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."
3

Top with 4 oz chilled sparkling water or club soda and stir gently once to combine.
4

Garnish with the 1 sliced lemon wheel (for garnish) and 1 fresh mint sprig (optional garnish). Serve immediately.

Questions

Can I halve or double Ouzo Lemonade Spritz?

Yes. As written it serves 1. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To batch it for a crowd, multiply everything but add the ice only when serving.

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