Smashing Berry Rye Spritz

This Smashing Berry Rye Spritz is a refreshing and fruity cocktail with a hint of white rye and a touch of rhubarb bitters. It's a perfect blend of mixed berries, a splash of mint, and a fizzy soda water finish. The cocktail is served over ice, making it an ideal choice for a hot summer day or a relaxing evening with friends. The tartness of the berries and the subtle warmth of the rye create a delightful balance, while the effervescence of the soda water adds a light, bubbly texture.

Smashing Berry Rye Spritz

A refreshing, fruity cocktail with mixed berries, white rye, and a hint of rhubarb bitters, served over ice with a splash of soda water.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup mixed berries
  • a few mint leaves
  • 1 tablespoon simple syrup
  • 1 shot white rye
  • a couple of drops of rhubarb bitters
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1/2 can soda water

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, boil water and sugar until the sugar completely dissolves to make simple syrup. Let it cool. This syrup can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 months.
  2. Divide the mixed berries into a tall glass.
  3. Use the back of a spoon to smash the berries in the glass.
  4. Add the mint leaves to the glass and gently smash them with the berries.
  5. Pour the simple syrup into the glass (about 1 tablespoon or to taste).
  6. Add the shot of white rye to the glass.
  7. Add a couple of drops of rhubarb bitters to the glass.
  8. Add ice cubes to the glass.
  9. Pour in the soda water.
  10. Stir the ingredients in the glass and garnish with more mint leaves.