Mediterranean Diet Friendly Sparkling Orange Vanilla Spritzer
Total time28 min
Prep time5 min
Cook time8 min
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4 servings
For the vanilla syrup
- ½ cup maple syrup
Chef's tipUse the same amount; honey is a little thicker and slightly sweeter. - ½ cup water
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
For the spritzer
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from about 3 medium oranges), strained
- 3 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- 4 thin orange slices, for garnish (optional)
- 4 fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the maple syrup and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the maple syrup fully dissolves, about 2 minutes. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 3 minutes, until the syrup is slightly thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the syrup cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
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