Raspberry Lime Spritz Drink (Print View)

A sparkling blend of fresh raspberries and lime with a hint of sweetness and effervescence.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1/2 cup fresh raspberries, or thawed frozen raspberries
02 - 1 lime, thinly sliced

→ Spirits & Mixers

03 - 3 fl oz vodka, optional
04 - 1 tablespoon simple syrup, or to taste
05 - 1 cup sparkling water or club soda
06 - 1/2 cup leftover prosecco or sparkling wine, optional

→ Garnish

07 - Fresh mint leaves
08 - Extra lime wedges

# Method:

01 - In a cocktail shaker or large glass, muddle the raspberries and lime slices with the simple syrup until well crushed and juicy.
02 - Add vodka if using, then fill the shaker or glass with ice.
03 - Pour in the sparkling water and prosecco if using, and gently stir to combine.
04 - Strain the mixture into two ice-filled serving glasses.
05 - Garnish each glass with fresh mint leaves and lime wedges. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes five minutes and tastes like you spent an hour perfecting it.
  • You can make it with or without alcohol, so everyone at the table gets their version.
  • Those muddled raspberries give you that satisfying moment when flavors actually release and change the whole drink.
02 -
  • Over-muddling turns raspberries bitter and breaks the seeds open in ways you don't want—a gentle press releases more flavor than aggressive crushing.
  • Add prosecco last and pour gently, or you'll lose all those bubbles that make the drink feel special.
03 -
  • Fresh raspberries muddle faster and release more juice than frozen ones, so use fresh when you can find them at peak ripeness.
  • If you're making these ahead, prepare the muddled base and ice them separately, then assemble in glasses just before serving to keep carbonation alive.
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