Nothing beats a refreshing beverage on a hot summer day. This refreshing spritzer is full of fantastic flavors, including lemon, fresh herbs, and ginger.
What I love about this lemon herb spritzer recipe is it is great with or without alcohol making it a family-friendly beverage.
Lemon Herb Spritzer Recipe
Lemon Herb Spritzer Ingredients:
- 2 T. honey, preferably local
- 1 c. water
- 1/3 c. fresh lemon juice
- 2 T. fresh mint, washed and torn into pieces
- 2 T. fresh basil, washed and torn into pieces
- 2 t. fresh lemon zest, preferably organic
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 2 t. ginger, finely minced
- 1 large lemon, thinly sliced
- 2 c. sparkling water
- 4 oz. vodka, for an adult version
You’ll find these kitchen tools useful (I've included affiliate links to the products I use at home):
- Ceramic knife – I LOVE my knife set, they stay super sharp and are easy to store with the blade cover.
- Pitcher – I purchased a plastic pitcher at Target years ago and I’m still using it to this day, it also doubles as a flower vase!
- Citrus juicer – I use this for everything and it gets every last drop of citrus juice with minimal effort.
Lemon Herb Spritzer Directions:
- Add honey and water to a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until honey dissolves.
- Remove from heat and cool for 5-10 minutes before pouring into a pitcher. Add fresh lemon juice, fresh herbs, ginger, and lemon slices.
- Add vodka, if using, and stir gently to combine and place in the refrigerator to chill.
- Immediately before serving, pour sparkling water into a pitcher and stir to combine. Pour into glasses filled with ice and serve immediately. Enjoy!
The bright fruity flavor of this spritzer pairs perfectly with the warm earthiness of the culinary herbs and freshly grated ginger for a truly interesting combination. One taste and this is sure to become a new warm-weather favorite!
Lemon Herb Spritzer
Ingredients
- 2 T. honey preferably local
- 1 c. water
- 1/3 c. fresh lemon juice
- 2 T. fresh mint washed and torn into pieces
- 2 T. fresh basil washed and torn into pieces
- 2 t. fresh lemon zest preferably organic
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 2 t. ginger finely minced
- 1 large lemon thinly sliced
- 2 c. sparkling water
- 4 oz. vodka for an adult version
Instructions
- Add honey and water to a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until honey dissolves.
- Remove from heat and cool for 5-10 minutes before pouring into a pitcher. Add fresh lemon juice, fresh herbs, ginger, and lemon slices.
- Add vodka, if using, and stir gently to combine and place in the refrigerator to chill.
- Immediately before serving, pour sparkling water into a pitcher and stir to combine. Pour into glasses filled with ice and serve immediately. Enjoy!