Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

Citrus Berry Spritz

Name: Citrus Berry Spritz
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces rose citrus vermouth (such as Lillet); 8 ounces club soda; 8 berries (raspberries, blueberries or blackberries); 4 berry ice cubes (see Cook's Note); 4 fresh mint leaves

10 MINPrep Time

4Servings

by Giada De Laurentiis

Beginner

Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

This citrus berry spritzer makes a great holiday party cocktail, but it's deliciously refreshing any time of year. Plus, it couldn't be simpler! All you need is vermouth, club soda, your pick of fresh berries, and a few mint leaves. Raspberries are my favorite pick for the holiday season, but really any kind works here. What makes this drink extra special are the berry ice cubes. They take some preparation in advance, but it's totally worth it!

Another great crowd-friendly cocktail is my Campari spritzer pitcher. You can also never go wrong with a classic Aperol spritz, my burnt citrus cocktails, or for an icy treat, a spritzer slushy!

Citrus Berry Spritz

Prep Time

10 minutes

Ingredients

8 ounces rose citrus vermouth (such as Lillet)
8 ounces club soda
8 berries (raspberries, blueberries or blackberries)
4 berry ice cubes (see Cook's Note)
4 fresh mint leaves

Instructions

As seen on: Giada's Holiday Handbook, Episode 4. Santa's Grab Bag.
Combine the vermouth with the club soda in a pitcher. Pour into 4 glasses. Divide the berries and ice cubes among the glasses. Give the mint leaves a rub and add one to each glass. Serve chilled.