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.

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Questions

How many calories are in Ouzo Lemonade Spritz?

One serving (the recipe makes 1) is about 180 calories, with 5 g protein, 29 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 300 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Ouzo Lemonade Spritz for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 1. Halved, the ouzo drops from 2 oz to 1 oz; doubled, it is 4 oz. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, 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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