Description
Lemon Verbena Spritz Mocktail Recipe is the ultimate refreshing drink for warm days, blending zesty lemon flavors with the aromatic essence of lemon verbena. This bubbly beverage is perfect for gatherings, picnics, or simply unwinding at home. With its light and invigorating profile, it’s a delightful choice for anyone looking to elevate their drink experience. Plus, this recipe offers a non-alcoholic version, making it versatile for all occasions.
Ingredients
- Lemon Verbena Syrup: 1 oz (30 ml)
- Fresh Lemon Juice: ½ oz (15 ml)
- Sparkling Non-Alcoholic Grape Juice or Sparkling Water: 3 oz (90 ml)
- Soda Water: 1 oz (30 ml)
- Fresh Lemon Verbena Leaves: 3 to 4
- Ice Cubes: As needed
- Lemon Slice: For garnish
Instructions
- To prepare the lemon verbena syrup, combine equal parts water and sugar in a saucepan along with a handful of lemon verbena leaves. Simmer on low heat until the sugar dissolves. Allow it to cool before straining out the leaves.
- In a Mocktail shaker filled with ice, add the prepared syrup, fresh lemon juice, and torn lemon verbena leaves. Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice. Slowly pour in sparkling non-alcoholic grape juice or sparkling water and top with soda water.
- Stir gently and garnish with a slice of lemon and a sprig of lemon verbena.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Beverage
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg