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Golden Citrus Spritz
A bright, bubbly spritz with orange, grapefruit, and thyme that captures the essence of golden hour.
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Prep time
5 min
Total time
5 min
Serves
1
Difficulty
Easy
Bright & refreshing
A balanced alcohol-free drink built around real citrus and fruit flavor.
Simple ingredients
Easy-to-find ingredients and an approachable home-bar method.
Perfect for occasions
Made for an everyday treat, dinner party, or celebratory pour.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving. Ingredient quantities update with the selected batch size.
- 3 oz fresh orange juice
- 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 1/2 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and warm water)
- 3 oz tonic water
- Ice cubes
- 1 large orange peel curl
- 1 fresh thyme sprig
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Prepare the glass
Fill a large wine glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Build the drink
Pour in the fresh orange juice and grapefruit juice.
- 3
Add the finishing touch
Add the honey syrup and stir gently to combine.
- 4
Garnish & serve
Top with tonic water, pouring slowly down the side of the glass.
- 5
Garnish & serve
Express the orange peel over the drink by holding it over the glass and giving it a firm twist to release the oils.
- 6
Garnish & serve
Drop the peel curl into the drink and add the thyme sprig.
- 7
Garnish & serve
Give one gentle stir and serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
- Use a good-quality tonic water — the botanical notes really shine in this drink.
- For extra bitterness that mimics Aperol, add a tiny pinch of citric acid.
- Make it a batch drink for parties by multiplying the recipe and serving from a pitcher (add tonic just before serving).
Make It Your Own
For a crowd: Mix the still citrus base ahead and add sparkling water immediately before pouring over ice.
Easy swaps: Use mandarin or tangerine juice in place of orange juice. Replace a portion of sparkling water with ginger ale for a sweeter, spicier spritz.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use bottled citrus juice?
Yes, though fresh juice gives the cleanest aroma; taste before adding syrup.
What makes it golden?
Orange, mandarin, or pineapple-forward juices create the warm color naturally.
Can I serve this at brunch?
Yes. A flute or wine glass makes it a useful alcohol-free brunch pour.
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