Minty Sunshine Spritz
On a lazy Sunday, the refreshing taste of summer is captured in a glass with this Minty Sunshine Spritz. The orange simple syrup brings a burst of citrus sweetness, complemented by the zesty lime juice and the aromatic touch of muddled orange and mint. This cocktail is a delightful reminder of warm July days and lazy afternoons spent sipping under the sun.
Minty Sunshine Spritz
A refreshing and citrusy cocktail, the Minty Sunshine Spritz captures the essence of summer in a glass with its orange simple syrup, lime juice, and muddled orange and mint.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Ingredients
- 1/2 oz orange simple syrup
- 1 1/2 oz vodka or gin
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1/4 orange, sliced
- 1 sprig mint leaves, for garnish
- 2 ice cubes
- 1 splash seltzer or club soda
- 1/2 cup cane sugar
- 1 orange
Instructions
- To make the orange simple syrup: Use a vegetable peeler to remove large strips of orange zest. Add the zest, sugar, and 1/2 cup water to a small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Let it cool, then cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Strain the syrup into a small jar or bowl. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge, tightly covered, for several weeks.
- For the cocktail: Make the orange simple syrup and let it cool completely. In the bottom of a glass, muddle the sliced orange and mint. In a cocktail shaker, combine the syrup, lime juice, vodka, and ice. Shake well and pour into the glass with the muddled orange and mint, and add fresh ice. Top with a splash of seltzer.