Strawberry Lemonade Spritz
Strawberry Balsamic Lemonade Spritz
Description
A bright, refreshing spritz combining Strawberry White Balsamic with chilled lemonade and crisp bubbles for a fresh berry-citrus drink that works beautifully as a mocktail, vodka spritz, or sparkling-wine cocktail.
Recipe Overview
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Serves: 1 drink
Ingredients
2 tablespoons Strawberry White Balsamic
2 ounces chilled lemonade
3 ounces chilled sparkling water or club soda, for mocktail version
1½ ounces vodka, for vodka version
2 ounces chilled sparkling water or club soda, for vodka version
3 ounces chilled dry Prosecco, for sparkling-wine version
1 ounce chilled sparkling water or club soda, for sparkling-wine version
Ice
Fresh strawberry and lemon slice, for garnish
Mocktail Version
• Fill a wine glass or tall glass generously with ice.
• Add 2 tablespoons Strawberry White Balsamic and 2 ounces chilled lemonade. Stir briefly to combine and chill.
• Top with 3 ounces chilled sparkling water or club soda.
• Stir once gently from the bottom upward so the bubbles stay lively.
• Garnish with a fresh strawberry and lemon slice and serve immediately.
Cocktail Version
Vodka Spritz:
• Fill a wine glass or tall glass generously with ice.
• Add 1½ ounces vodka, 2 tablespoons Strawberry White Balsamic, and 2 ounces chilled lemonade. Stir briefly until chilled.
• Top with 2 ounces chilled sparkling water or club soda and stir once gently.
• Garnish with a fresh strawberry and lemon slice.
Prosecco Spritz:
• Fill a wine glass generously with ice.
• Add 2 tablespoons Strawberry White Balsamic and 2 ounces chilled lemonade and stir briefly.
• Add 3 ounces chilled dry Prosecco, followed by 1 ounce chilled sparkling water or club soda.
• Give the drink one gentle stir and garnish with a fresh strawberry and lemon slice.
Chef’s Tip
Use a lemonade with a bright, fresh lemon flavor rather than an especially sweet bottled lemonade. Strawberry White Balsamic already contributes fruit, acidity, and sweetness, so an overly sugary lemonade can make the spritz heavy. Keep every ingredient well chilled and add sparkling water or Prosecco last to preserve as much carbonation as possible.
Flavor Variations
• Peach White Balsamic: substitute Peach for a juicy orchard-fruit lemonade spritz
• Raspberry Dark Balsamic: substitute Raspberry for a deeper berry-lemon profile with richer balsamic character
• Blackberry Dark Balsamic: substitute Blackberry for a darker berry version that works especially well with the vodka build
• Cranberry Orange White Balsamic: substitute Cranberry Orange for a bright citrus-berry spritz; use a slightly less tart lemonade if needed
• Mango White Balsamic: substitute Mango for a tropical lemonade spritz
• Pineapple White Balsamic: substitute Pineapple for a bright tropical-citrus variation
• Pear White Balsamic: substitute Pear for a softer, delicate fruit profile
• Lemon White Balsamic: substitute Lemon for an especially citrus-forward spritz; begin with 1½ ounces lemonade and add more only if needed
• Strawberry Basil: lightly clap 2–3 fresh basil leaves and add them as an aromatic garnish
• Strawberry Mint: garnish with lightly clapped fresh mint for a cooler herbal finish
Pairings
Serve with brunch dishes, grilled chicken, summer salads, tea sandwiches, fruit platters, soft cheeses, grilled shrimp, light appetizers, or fresh berry desserts. The crisp citrus and berry character works especially well with foods that are fresh, lightly salty, creamy, or gently grilled.
Build Your Plate
Turn this Strawberry Balsamic Lemonade Spritz into an easy brunch or summer entertaining spread
Pair the fresh strawberry, lemon, and sparkling flavors with light savory bites, seasonal fruit, creamy cheeses, and simple brunch favorites.
Finished Drink
Strawberry Balsamic Lemonade Spritz
Serve With
Chicken salad croissants, tea sandwiches, grilled chicken, grilled shrimp, quiche, brunch pastries, soft cheeses, or summer salads
Accompaniments
Fresh strawberries, melon, grapes, lemon bars, shortbread, crostini, crackers, toasted almonds, or a simple fruit-and-cheese board
Flavor Pairing
Strawberry creates the signature berry-lemon combination; Peach softens the fruit profile; Raspberry and Blackberry add deeper berry notes; Mango and Pineapple turn it tropical; and Lemon makes the spritz especially bright and citrus-forward
Recipe Notes
This recipe deliberately uses less lemonade than the original version because Strawberry White Balsamic already supplies fruit-forward sweetness and acidity. Two ounces of lemonade keeps the lemon flavor recognizable while allowing the balsamic and sparkling components to remain distinct. For a vodka cocktail, 1½ ounces creates a balanced highball-style drink without overwhelming the strawberry. For a true spritz-style version, dry Prosecco provides the primary sparkle, with just a small amount of soda to lighten the drink. Add all carbonated ingredients last and stir minimally.
Cocktail versions are intended for adults age 21+. Please enjoy responsibly.
