Best Cocktails With Sparkling Water For Summer 2023 Using A SodaStream!
Posted by Lorraine on 10th Jul 2023
These thirst quenching Summer Cocktails are perfect for lazy days, summer BBQs and sundowners! Sparkling water is needed for all these recipes making them ideal to create using a Sodastream Sparkling Water Maker.
If you enjoy a tipple while the sun is shining we have three Fabulous Cocktail Recipes that are a doddle to make & super refreshing.
Aperol Spritz.
The king of sparkling water cocktails is the Aperol Spritz. It's lovely rich orange colour & fresh taste make it the perfect drink of choice for warmer days.
Ingredients:
- 50ml Aperol
- 75ml Prosecco
- 25ml Sparkling Water
- An Orange & Sprig Of Rosemary (Optional)
- Ice
Method:
- Fill a large wine glass with ice.
- Add all Prosecco.
- Add Aperol.
- Top up with sparkling water (Freshly made in your SodaStream!)
- Stir & garnish with a slice of orange & sprig of rosemary.
Blood Orange Sangria.
This refreshing bubbly sangria is perfect for sharing with guests to get the party started!
Ingredients:
- 100ml SodaStream Sparkling Water
- 1 Medium Blood Orange (cut into rounds)
- 3 Tbsp Brown Sugar
- 200ml Blood Orange Juice
- 75ml Brandy
- 750ml Dry Spanish Red Wed
- Garnish - Blood Orange Slices, Pomegranate Seeds & Sprig Of Mint
- Ice
Method:
- Using a 1L SodaStream Bottle, fill with cold water & carbonate in your Sparkling Water Maker.
- Place orange rounds & brown sugar in a large jug and muddle for 45 seconds.
- Add sparkling water, blood orange juice & brandy. Stir to combine.
- Add red wine & stir.
- Garnish with blood orange slices, pomegranate seeds and a sprig of mint.
Watermelon Spritz.
This simple Watermelon Spritz recipe can be enjoyed as a mocktail or cocktail! Bursting full of fruity goodness this mocktail/cocktail will count as one of your five a day too! It tastes delicious.
Ingredients
- Sparkling Water
- 500g Chilled Cubed Watermelon (Seedless- no dark seeds)
- 8 Large Strawberries - Tops Removed
- Lime - Halved (Save Half For Garnish)
- 50ml Vodka (Optional)
- Ice
Method:
- Blend the watermelon, strawberries & 1/2 lime (Peeled, no rind) until smooth.
- Strain the blended mixture through a sieve & push the juice through to ensure all juice is added, discard the remnants.
- Add vodka, mix well.
- Add ice to glasses, pour watermelon mixture into glasses. Top up with sparkling water.
- Slice the remaining lime & add as garnish.
For more fabulous cocktails check out these Super Gin Cocktails that are a refreshing change to a standard G&T!
Cheers & happy cocktail making everyone!