Vanilla Raspberry Spritzer

Vanilla Raspberry Spritzer

Total Time: 00h 45m
Hands-on Time: 00h 10m
Makes: 4 servings

A refreshing, non-alcoholic summer drink made with raspberry simple syrup, complementary lemon juice and topped off with club soda for a sparkling finish. Our pure Madagascar vanilla extract gives this summery drink extra richness and depth of flavor.

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Ingredients

  • For the Raspberry Simple Syrup:
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup cane sugar
  • 3/4 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 1 teaspoon Simply OrganicĀ® Pure Madagascar Vanilla Extract
  • For the Drink:
  • 2 fluid ounces lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • Club soda, for topping off
  • Fresh raspberries, for garnish

Directions

To Make the Simple Syrup:
  1. Place a small saucepan over medium heat and add water, sugar and raspberries. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often, until raspberries are broken down.
  2. Remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh sieve into a small bowl. Press as much juice as possible out of the berries before discarding.
  3. Whisk in vanilla extract and let cool.
To Make the Spritzer:
  1. To make one drink, fill a cocktail glass with ice and add one ounce raspberry simple syrup and one-half ounce lemon juice. Stir gently, then top off with club soda and garnish with fresh raspberries. Enjoy!
  2. Store any leftover simple syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator.