Raspberry Lime Zest Fizz

The Raspberry Lime Zest Fizz is a delightful, summer-ready beverage that is bursting with the flavors of fresh raspberries and zesty lime. This refreshing drink can be prepared as a non-alcoholic thirst quencher or can be elevated into a spirited cocktail with the addition of gin or vodka. The raspberry-lime syrup brings a perfect balance of sweet and tangy notes, making it an invigorating and versatile option for any occasion.

Raspberry Lime Zest Fizz

A delightful raspberry-lime beverage that can be enjoyed as a non-alcoholic refresher or as a invigorating cocktail with gin or vodka.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • Zest of 2 limes
  • Seltzer water, club soda, or lemon-lime soda
  • 1 1/2 ounces gin or vodka (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine raspberries, sugar, and water. Cook until the berries start to release their juices and the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.
  2. Mash the raspberries using a fork or potato masher. Then, add in the lime juice and zest, and continue to simmer until the mixture thickens, for about 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Strain the raspberry-lime mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl, pressing down with a spatula to extract all of the liquid. Discard the leftover solids and chill the raspberry-lime syrup in the refrigerator until cold.
  4. To serve, pour 2 tablespoons of the raspberry-lime syrup into a tall, ice-filled glass. Add 3/4 cup of seltzer water, club soda, or lemon-lime soda, depending on desired sweetness. Stir well to combine, and garnish with lime slices and raspberries if desired.