Blushing Rose Spritz Mocktail

Blushig Rose Spritz, vegan, whole food, plant based, oil free, healthy

Champagne isn’t the only bubbly beverage worthy of a special celebration. Craft a perfectly pink mocktail with the effervescence and sweetness of sparkling apple juice that will leave you refreshed, not intoxicated. Tart cranberry juice and a squeeze of lemon dance among the fizz with just a whisper of rosewater, creating a delicate drink that’s even more charming than a full bouquet of flowers.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Servings: servings

Calories: 119kcal

Author: Hannah Kaminsky

Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened cranberry juice chilled
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon rosewater
1 cup sparkling apple juice chilled
lemon slices and/or fresh rose petals for garnish (optional)

Instructions

In a small pitcher, mix the cranberry juice, lemon juice, and rosewater. Divide it equally between two glasses.
Top each glass off with sparkling apple juice and garnish as desired. Cheers!

Notes

Serving suggestions: With such delicate flavors, it’s best to pair this sparkling drink with equally light bites. Try crackers, olives, dried fruit or toasted nuts for an afternoon snack or appetizer. For a main dish, consider mushroom risotto, garlicky lemon pasta, or a peppery arugula salad.

Notes: There’s more than one way to make a mocktail blush! Feel free to swap out the cranberry juice for 100% pomegranate juice or grapefruit juice if cranberries aren’t your thing. Alternately, if you’d like to cut down the sweetness even more, brew hibiscus tea in advance, chill it thoroughly, and use the concentrate to replace the red juice entirely.

Rosewater is commonly used in Middle Eastern desserts, so you can often find a bottle of it in the International aisle of a well-stocked grocery store. Others might carry it in the all-natural beauty section, since it’s sometimes applied topically, too. Just make sure it’s specifically labeled as food-grade, with only rose petals and water listed as ingredients.

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