Description
Celebrate the festive season with this vibrant cocktail that combines fresh clementine juice, bubbly champagne, and a hint of sweetness. Perfect for toasting at gatherings or enjoying cozy moments with loved ones, its effervescence and bright color make it an eye-catching choice. Easy to prepare, the Clementine Champagne Spritz will quickly become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh clementine juice (about 4–6 clementines)
- ½ cup simple syrup
- 2 cups champagne or sparkling wine
- 1 cup soda water
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare simple syrup by combining equal parts sugar and water (1 cup each) in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until dissolved and let cool.
- Juice the clementines until you have 1 cup of fresh juice. Strain if desired.
- In a large pitcher, mix the clementine juice with simple syrup.
- Fill glasses with ice, then pour in equal parts of the clementine mixture and champagne until two-thirds full.
- Top each glass with soda water and stir gently.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (240ml)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg