Lemon Elderberry Spritzer

Summa Salt Product Used: Elderberry Basil


 Ingredients:

  • Summa Salt’s Elderberry Basil
  • 4 oz Pinot Grigio
  • 2 oz fresh orange juice
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup (optional)
  • Sparkling water or club soda, chilled
  • Fresh purple basil leaves, for garnish
  • Lemon slices, for garnish
  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Salt Rim:
    • Moisten the rim of a glass by running a lemon slice around it.
    • Gently dip the rim of the glass into the Elderberry Basil rimmer container until it's evenly coated. Set aside.
  2. Mix the Drink:
    • In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the Pinot Grigio, fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup.
    • Shake well until the mixture is thoroughly chilled.
  3. Assemble the Spritzer:
    • Fill the prepared glass with ice cubes.
    • Strain the shaken mixture into the glass, filling it about halfway.
  4. Top with Sparkling Water:
    • Fill the rest of the glass with chilled sparkling water or club soda, leaving a little room at the top for garnishes.
  5. Garnish and Serve:
    • Garnish the spritzer with a fresh basil leaf and a lemon slice.
    • For an extra touch of flavor, sprinkle a pinch of  Elderberry Basil Salt over the top as a finishing touch.

. If you do not have a shaker, feel free to simply enjoy the drink directly on ice. Add more juice or simple syrup to sweeten the drink if needed. Enjoy!