Made this for a dinner party since the weather is warming up. Everyone asked me for the recipe! It's more tart than sweet which is refreshing and SO yummy. Just be ready to double or triple recipe because people want seconds!!
Sparkling Meyer Lemon Cocktail
Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr
This Sparkling Meyer Lemon Cocktail hits the spot on a hot summer day. Get ready to double the recipe because once your guests get a taste of this refreshing citrus beverage, they'll definitely want seconds!
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: about 2/3 cup)
Total:
Recipe from
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Recipe Time
Total:
46 Minutes
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 147
- Fat: 0.0g
- Saturated fat: 0.0g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.0g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.0g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Carbohydrate: 16g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 0.1mg
- Sodium: 1mg
- Calcium: 4mg
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 rosemary sprig
- 1 cup fresh Meyer lemon juice, chilled (about 8 lemons)
- 1/3 cup chilled vodka
- 2 cups chilled prosecco or other sparkling wine, chilled
Preparation
- 1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a microwave-safe liquid measuring cup. Microwave at HIGH for 2 1/2 minutes; stir until sugar dissolves. Let stand 10 minutes; discard rosemary. Chill.
- 2. Combine sugar mixture, juice, vodka, and prosecco, stirring gently. Serve immediately.
Sparkling Meyer Lemon Cocktail Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Beverages, Beverages, Alcoholic
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Make-Ahead
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Fruits
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Sodium
- COOKING METHOD: Microwave
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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