Gingered Sake Spritzers Recipes

SAKI SPRITZER

Steps:

• In a pitcher combine the sake and ginger ale. Pour into martini glasses and garnish with sugar flowers.

GINGER-CHERRY LIMEADE SPRITZER

Steps:

• Fill a Collins glass with ice, pour in the limeade and cherry juice and top with the ginger beer. Garnish with the maraschino cherries and a lime wedge.

POMEGRANATE-GINGER SPRITZER

Steps:

• For the grenadine syrup: In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together the pomegranate juice and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 25 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Let cool. (Makes about 3/4 cup; extra syrup can be stored in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.)
• For the spritzer: Add the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice and 2 tablespoons grenadine syrup in a rocks glass and mix until combined. Fill with crushed ice. Add the ginger ale, drop in a lime slice and serve.

GINGER RED-WINE SPRITZER

Steps:

• Fill four glasses with ice; add 1/3 cup Pinot Noir and 1/3 cup ginger ale to each glass. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons cherry-flavored liqueur to each glass. Stir to combine and serve with rosemary sprigs, if desired.

SALTED LEMON-GINGER SPRITZER

Steps:

• Place the lemon and salt in a large wine glass and using the back of a spoon, lightly muddle to break up and release some of the oils and juices. Add lemon juice and ginger (if using) and top with lots of ice and ginger beer. Garnish with lemon wedge or fresh ginger.

GINGER SPRITZ

Steps:

• Fill a tall glass or chalice with a few handfuls of crushed ice, then tip in the sugar syrup. Squeeze the lemon wedge over the glass to express the oils and drop it in. Pour in the golden ale and prosecco, and stir to combine.
• Top up the drink with the ginger beer. Make a small cut in the lemon slice and secure it onto the rim of the glass to garnish.

POMEGRANATE GINGER SPRITZER

Steps:

• Place ginger and lime slices in a pitcher; stir in pomegranate and orange juices. Refrigerate overnight. , Just before serving, strain and discard ginger and lime. Stir club soda into juice mixture. Garnish as desired.

GINGERED SAKE SPRITZERS

Steps:

• In a pitcher combine the saké, the ginger ale, and the bitters and add the lime slices. Serve the drink in tall glasses filled with ice.