Sparkling Spritzer Bar (Sandra Lee) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Ingredients:
1 orange, zested and sliced |
8 sprigs fresh mint |
1 lime, zested and sliced |
1 -inch piece ginger, peeled and sliced |
1 cup frozen raspberries |
3 cups sugar |
3 cups water |
4 bottles sparkling water |
1 bottle vodka, optional |
2 bottles prosecco, optional |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl add orange zest and 4 sprigs of mint. In a second bowl add the lime zest and ginger. To a third bowl add 3/4 cup of the raspberries.
2. In a pot mix the sugar and 3 cups water. Put over medium heat and bring it to a boil, then evenly divide the sugar syrup among the 3 bowls. Stir each to mix and let cool to room temperature. Pour each mixture into jars or syrup containers and refrigerate until ready to use or up to 2 weeks.
3. Set up the Spritzer Bar:
4. Set out chilled bottles of sparkling water. Put out plenty champagne flutes or wine glasses. Let people create their own Sparkling Spritzer by mixing about 3 tablespoons of a flavored syrup with some seltzer water and a shot of vodka or Prosecco, if desired. Garnish the drinks with mint sprigs, orange slices or lime slices.
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