Description
A refreshing and zesty Rosemary Orange Apple Cider Vinegar Spritz, perfect for a revitalizing drink that balances herbal notes with citrus and sparkling effervescence. This spritz combines the health benefits of apple cider vinegar with the natural sweetness of honey and the aromatic flair of fresh rosemary, making it an ideal light beverage for warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
Infusion
- ¾ cup water
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons honey (adjust to taste)
Spritz
- 2 oranges (organic preferred)
- 1 tablespoon fine grain sea salt
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup orange sparkling water (or plain sparkling water)
Instructions
- Make the rosemary infusion: Boil ¾ cup of water in a small pot. Add the fresh rosemary sprig, cover, and let it steep for about 10 minutes. Remove the rosemary and any loose leaves, then stir in the honey until fully dissolved. Chill this rosemary honey mixture in the refrigerator.
- Prepare orange salt rim: Zest half of one orange using a fine grater. Combine the orange zest with a palmful of fine grain sea salt, rubbing them together to release fragrant oils for an aromatic salt blend.
- Rim the glasses: Drizzle a bit of honey onto a plate. Use this to coat the top half of the outer rims of your serving glasses by spreading a thin layer with your finger. Then roll the rims in the orange salt mixture, creating a vibrant, flavorful rim.
- Juice the oranges: Juice the two oranges until you get approximately one cup of fresh orange juice. Pour this into a large jar.
- Combine ingredients: To the jar with orange juice, add ½ cup of apple cider vinegar and the chilled rosemary honey infusion. Stir gently to combine all flavors well.
- Assemble the spritz: Fill each prepared glass with ice cubes. Pour the orange juice mixture into each glass until about three-quarters full, then top off with the sparkling water for a fizzy finish. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing and bright flavors.
Notes
- Adjust honey quantity to your desired sweetness level.
- Use organic oranges for a fresher, more vibrant taste.
- The orange zest mixed with salt provides a flavorful and aromatic glass rim, enhancing each sip.
- Chilling the rosemary honey infusion beforehand keeps the drink cool and refreshing without diluting the flavors.
- This spritz is best served immediately to maintain the sparkling water’s effervescence.
